Economy & Jobs — Barbourville, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $22,046 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$23,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,044 |
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| Poverty Rate | 51.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,033 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 34.4% |
| Retail | 25.4% |
| Professional | 11.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 23 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Physician Offices | 15 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
