Economy & Jobs — Monticello, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,952 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$43,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,289 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,683 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12.2% |
| Transportation | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
