Economy & Jobs — Bowling Green, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,873 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,819 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 39,086 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14.6% |
| Arts Food | 14.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 125 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 94 |
| Physician Offices | 84 |
| Dental Offices | 54 |
| Commercial Banks | 53 |
| Insurance Agencies | 52 |
| Law Offices | 52 |
| Gas Stations | 46 |
| Real Estate Offices | 36 |
| Hotels Motels | 34 |
| Auto Repair | 32 |
| General Merchandise | 27 |
| Coffee Shops | 27 |
| Liquor Stores | 24 |
| Child Day Care | 24 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
