Economy & Jobs — Mount Vernon, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,697 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,075 |
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| Poverty Rate | 32.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 893 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 24.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.6% |
| Retail | 12.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Fast Food | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
