Economy & Jobs — Paintsville, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $28,257 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$30,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,439 |
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| Poverty Rate | 32.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,542 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 37.1% |
| Retail | 17.6% |
| Public Admin | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 21 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
| Fast Food | 15 |
| Law Offices | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
