Economy & Jobs — Ekron, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,779 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 57 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 20.2% |
| Retail | 16.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Fast Food | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Bars | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
