Poole: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Poole is $-666,666,666, with homes at a median value of $175,800. The surrounding county supports 18,686 jobs (avg $55,781).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $-666,666,666 — below the Kentucky median ($61,166). Poverty rate 2.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $20,030 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,277,916 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $63,800 (vs Kentucky $79,007) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $66,364 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Kentucky $61,166) |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.4% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 13% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 13.3% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 18,686 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,042,305,086 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $55,781 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,963,060 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% (vs Kentucky 3.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 10 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 180,679 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 18,067.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Soybeans, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 981 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 16,025 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 777,208 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 22 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 15 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Grooming | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 34 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 3 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | J's Quick Stop |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.4 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BOWLING GREEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $322,521,429 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,200.26 (vs Kentucky $7,452) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 44,793 people (vs Kentucky 19,515) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 79.4% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 13.3% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 54.3 years (vs Kentucky 37.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 15.2% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12