Economy & Jobs — Drakesboro, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $34,375 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $18,661 |
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| Poverty Rate | 46.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 185 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 36.7% |
| Manufacturing | 17.1% |
| Professional | 17.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
| Fast Food | 21 |
| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Law Offices | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Used Car Dealers | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
