Economy & Jobs — Mount Sterling, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,827 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,964 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,573 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 24.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.9% |
| Arts Food | 15.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Used Car Dealers | 10 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
