Economy & Jobs — Benton, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,827 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$72,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,326 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,351 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.9% |
| Retail | 14.5% |
| Arts Food | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Fast Food | 21 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Chiropractors | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| New Car Dealers | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
