Economy & Jobs — Elk Creek, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $144,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$145,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $51,648 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,296 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.7% |
| Manufacturing | 19.3% |
| Finance Insurance | 17.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Gas Stations | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
