Economy & Jobs — Whitesburg, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $29,189 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$36,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,211 |
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| Poverty Rate | 37.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 663 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 40.2% |
| Retail | 17.1% |
| Finance Insurance | 8.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 21 |
| Fast Food | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Gas Stations | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
