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Economy in Kentucky

GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.

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$260 B
GDP
28th in the U.S.
$56,400
GDP per capita
4.3%
Unemployment rate
2024
$42,800
Median annual wage
Automotive manufacturing, logistics, bourbon & healthcare
Leading sectors
≈ 95% of world's bourbon
Bourbon production

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Data table

GDP$260 B28th in the U.S.
GDP per capita$56,400
Unemployment rate4.3%2024
Median annual wage$42,800
Leading sectorsAutomotive manufacturing, logistics, bourbon & healthcare
Bourbon production≈ 95% of world's bourbon

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