Economy & Jobs — Hazard, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,016 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$78,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $51,906 |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,792 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 51.5% |
| Retail | 13.3% |
| Arts Food | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 26 |
| Fast Food | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 20 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
