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43%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
108%
Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexElk CreekKentuckyNational
Income per capita$42,507$24,802$29,829
Median household income$115,298$44,811$55,322
Median income owner occupied$116,369$56,922$70,586
Median income renter occupied$0$26,529$35,192
Median earnings male$71,094$32,723$36,919
Median earnings female$40,263$23,082$26,250
Unemployment rate3.3%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level1.9%18.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Elk Creek is 43% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Elk Creek is 108% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Elk Creek is 28% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Elk Creek is 87% lower than the national average

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      $76,857 $115,298 $230,596
      City
      $29,871 $44,811 $89,622
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Elk Creek median earnings by income bracket

      Elk Creek employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry12.1%12.1%
      Manufacturing sector30.4%30.4%
      Financial & insurance services4.8%4.8%
      Wholesale & retail services16.9%16.9%
      Public administration8.5%8.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.9%7.9%
      Education, health & social services12.1%12.1%
      Other7.3%7.3%

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      Elk Creek, KY1,848$115,298108.4%

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      Source: The Elk Creek, KY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).