Economy & Jobs — Clay City, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $23,816 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$37,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $18,016 |
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| Poverty Rate | 39.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 495 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 25.5% |
| Retail | 24.8% |
| Transportation | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Fast Food | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
