Economy & Jobs — Morehead, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,741 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$39,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,215 |
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| Poverty Rate | 38.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,504 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 39.7% |
| Arts Food | 19.9% |
| Retail | 14.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 26 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Used Car Dealers | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
