Economy & Jobs — Berea, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,495 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,622 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,331 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.8% |
| Retail | 13.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 63 |
| Gas Stations | 49 |
| Physician Offices | 47 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 44 |
| Real Estate Offices | 35 |
| Dental Offices | 34 |
| Commercial Banks | 33 |
| Insurance Agencies | 31 |
| Law Offices | 29 |
| General Merchandise | 22 |
| Hotels Motels | 21 |
| Auto Repair | 20 |
| Accounting Firms | 17 |
| Child Day Care | 15 |
| Chiropractors | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
