Dawson Springs, KY Employment

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41%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
46%
Household income NAT. AVG.
38%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexDawson SpringsKentuckyNational
Income per capita$17,643$24,802$29,829
Median household income$29,828$44,811$55,322
Median income owner occupied$36,200$56,922$70,586
Median income renter occupied$21,944$26,529$35,192
Median earnings male$36,059$32,723$36,919
Median earnings female$20,992$23,082$26,250
Unemployment rate2.9%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level21.1%18.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Dawson Springs is 41% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Dawson Springs is 46% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Dawson Springs is 38% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Dawson Springs is 39% higher than the national average

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      $19,883 $29,828 $59,656
      City
      $29,871 $44,811 $89,622
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Dawson Springs median earnings by income bracket

      Dawson Springs employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry3.8%3.8%
      Manufacturing sector37.8%37.8%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services8.4%8.4%
      Public administration4.9%4.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities21.4%21.4%
      Education, health & social services6.5%6.5%
      Other15.4%15.4%

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      Madisonville, KY18,801$43,19321.9%
      Dawson Springs, KY2,665$29,82846.1%

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