Economy & Jobs — Elkhorn City, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,470 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 17.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 366 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 37.0% |
| Retail | 13.0% |
| Public Admin | 11.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 57 |
| Physician Offices | 45 |
| General Merchandise | 30 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
| Law Offices | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 26 |
| Commercial Banks | 26 |
| Dental Offices | 20 |
| Grocery Stores | 18 |
| Accounting Firms | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Funeral Homes | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| New Car Dealers | 6 |
| Home Health | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
