Economy & Jobs — Stanton, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $25,417 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$33,200 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,108 |
| Poverty Rate | 26.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
| In Labor Force | 1,270 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Retail | 21.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| 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.