Economy & Jobs — Independence, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $102,361 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$112,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,477 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 16,184 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15.2% |
| Retail | 9.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 122 |
| Fast Food | 108 |
| Law Offices | 106 |
| Physician Offices | 102 |
| Insurance Agencies | 58 |
| Dental Offices | 50 |
| Child Day Care | 49 |
| Commercial Banks | 48 |
| Real Estate Offices | 44 |
| Gas Stations | 39 |
| Auto Repair | 36 |
| Bars | 34 |
| Beauty Salons | 30 |
| Accounting Firms | 29 |
| Coffee Shops | 29 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
