Prestonsburg, KY Employment

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33%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
51%
Household income NAT. AVG.
34%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$19,849$24,802$29,829
Median household income$27,061$44,811$55,322
Median income owner occupied$55,385$56,922$70,586
Median income renter occupied$15,469$26,529$35,192
Median earnings male$35,099$32,723$36,919
Median earnings female$0$23,082$26,250
Unemployment rate6.3%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level48.7%18.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Prestonsburg is 33% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Prestonsburg is 51% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Prestonsburg is 34% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Prestonsburg is 222% higher than the national average

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      $18,038 $27,061 $54,122
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      $29,871 $44,811 $89,622
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Prestonsburg median earnings by income bracket

      Prestonsburg employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.8%6.8%
      Manufacturing sector1.4%1.4%
      Financial & insurance services10.3%10.3%
      Wholesale & retail services10.3%10.3%
      Public administration5.6%5.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities9.9%9.9%
      Education, health & social services23.0%23.0%
      Other30.9%30.9%

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      Prestonsburg, KY3,537$27,06151.1%

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