Economy & Jobs — Benham, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,946 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,311 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 218 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 25.3% |
| Retail | 20.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 22 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Convenience Stores | 7 |
| Funeral Homes | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
