Economy & Jobs — Bardstown, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,381 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,620 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,658 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 20.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.0% |
| Retail | 15.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 31 |
| Insurance Agencies | 30 |
| Gas Stations | 26 |
| Physician Offices | 26 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Liquor Stores | 10 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Used Car Dealers | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
