Economy & Jobs — New Castle, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $43,203 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$38,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,493 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 337 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.1% |
| Manufacturing | 18.4% |
| Retail | 11.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
