Counties where children have the best opportunity for economic mobility in Kentucky
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- Economic connectedness: 0.86
- Median Income: $58,137
- Population: 17,018
--- 93.5% white
--- 2.4% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
- Median Income: $58,137
- Population: 17,018
--- 93.5% white
--- 2.4% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
#50. Garrard County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.87
- Median Income: $45,681
- Population: 24,654
--- 95.6% white
--- 1.9% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
- Median Income: $45,681
- Population: 24,654
--- 95.6% white
--- 1.9% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
#49. Rowan County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.87
- Median Income: $46,124
- Population: 31,011
--- 92.3% white
--- 4.5% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $46,124
- Population: 31,011
--- 92.3% white
--- 4.5% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#48. Muhlenberg County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.87
- Median Income: $53,133
- Population: 27,319
--- 90% white
--- 6.2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $53,133
- Population: 27,319
--- 90% white
--- 6.2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#47. Logan County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.87
- Median Income: $52,450
- Population: 11,160
--- 95% white
--- 0.5% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
- Median Income: $52,450
- Population: 11,160
--- 95% white
--- 0.5% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
#46. Owen County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.87
- Median Income: $53,693
- Population: 14,067
--- 89.2% white
--- 7.2% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $53,693
- Population: 14,067
--- 89.2% white
--- 7.2% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#45. Trigg County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.87
- Median Income: $48,791
- Population: 19,556
--- 89.3% white
--- 6.9% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
- Median Income: $48,791
- Population: 19,556
--- 89.3% white
--- 6.9% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
#44. Marion County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.87
- Median Income: $44,306
- Population: 7,517
--- 95.9% white
--- 1.2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
- Median Income: $44,306
- Population: 7,517
--- 95.9% white
--- 1.2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
#43. Nicholas County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.87
- Median Income: $54,234
- Population: 30,469
--- 85.9% white
--- 7.8% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
- Median Income: $54,234
- Population: 30,469
--- 85.9% white
--- 7.8% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
#42. Boyle County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.88
- Median Income: $48,187
- Population: 36,796
--- 88.5% white
--- 4.1% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $48,187
- Population: 36,796
--- 88.5% white
--- 4.1% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#41. Graves County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.88
- Median Income: $60,040
- Population: 24,918
--- 93.7% white
--- 0.1% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.1% Asian
- Median Income: $60,040
- Population: 24,918
--- 93.7% white
--- 0.1% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.1% Asian
#40. Grant County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.88
- Median Income: $59,498
- Population: 51,319
--- 82% white
--- 9.5% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
- Median Income: $59,498
- Population: 51,319
--- 82% white
--- 9.5% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
#39. Franklin County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.88
- Median Income: $55,431
- Population: 35,996
--- 96% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
- Median Income: $55,431
- Population: 35,996
--- 96% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
#38. Greenup County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.88
- Median Income: $57,660
- Population: 102,488
--- 88.4% white
--- 4.7% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2% Asian
- Median Income: $57,660
- Population: 102,488
--- 88.4% white
--- 4.7% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2% Asian
#37. Daviess County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.88
- Median Income: $73,974
- Population: 47,523
--- 83.1% white
--- 6.4% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.1% Asian
- Median Income: $73,974
- Population: 47,523
--- 83.1% white
--- 6.4% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.1% Asian
#36. Shelby County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.89
- Median Income: $48,106
- Population: 17,103
--- 88.4% white
--- 6.2% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.9% Asian
- Median Income: $48,106
- Population: 17,103
--- 88.4% white
--- 6.2% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.9% Asian
#35. Mason County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.89
- Median Income: $53,366
- Population: 67,394
--- 84% white
--- 10.4% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1% Asian
- Median Income: $53,366
- Population: 67,394
--- 84% white
--- 10.4% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1% Asian
#34. McCracken County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.89
- Median Income: $55,002
- Population: 92,194
--- 90.6% white
--- 4.1% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.9% Asian
- Median Income: $55,002
- Population: 92,194
--- 90.6% white
--- 4.1% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.9% Asian
#33. Madison County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.89
- Median Income: $45,000
- Population: 8,997
--- 95.9% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $45,000
- Population: 8,997
--- 95.9% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#32. Crittenden County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.89
- Median Income: $57,027
- Population: 9,182
--- 96.7% white
--- 1.3% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.2% Asian
- Median Income: $57,027
- Population: 9,182
--- 96.7% white
--- 1.3% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.2% Asian
#31. McLean County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.89
- Median Income: $65,196
- Population: 53,016
--- 89.7% white
--- 4.4% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.5% Asian
- Median Income: $65,196
- Population: 53,016
--- 89.7% white
--- 4.4% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.5% Asian
#30. Jessamine County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.89
- Median Income: $40,839
- Population: 26,351
--- 96.2% white
--- 0.3% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $40,839
- Population: 26,351
--- 96.2% white
--- 0.3% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#29. Grayson County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.89
- Median Income: $59,863
- Population: 110,134
--- 78.1% white
--- 11.8% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.9% Asian
- Median Income: $59,863
- Population: 110,134
--- 78.1% white
--- 11.8% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.9% Asian
#28. Hardin County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.9
- Median Income: $48,315
- Population: 14,996
--- 95.5% white
--- 1.5% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $48,315
- Population: 14,996
--- 95.5% white
--- 1.5% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#27. Fleming County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.9
- Median Income: $51,081
- Population: 8,989
--- 96.6% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $51,081
- Population: 8,989
--- 96.6% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#26. Livingston County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.91
- Median Income: $41,533
- Population: 12,165
--- 94.9% white
--- 1.6% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
- Median Income: $41,533
- Population: 12,165
--- 94.9% white
--- 1.6% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
#25. Edmonson County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.91
- Median Income: $52,695
- Population: 7,814
--- 92.7% white
--- 3.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $52,695
- Population: 7,814
--- 92.7% white
--- 3.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#24. Ballard County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.92
- Median Income: $48,280
- Population: 12,641
--- 91.9% white
--- 6.5% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
- Median Income: $48,280
- Population: 12,641
--- 91.9% white
--- 6.5% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
#23. Caldwell County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.92
- Median Income: $53,862
- Population: 18,690
--- 94.7% white
--- 1.5% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
- Median Income: $53,862
- Population: 18,690
--- 94.7% white
--- 1.5% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
#22. Harrison County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.92
- Median Income: $53,750
- Population: 22,470
--- 92.5% white
--- 3.8% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
- Median Income: $53,750
- Population: 22,470
--- 92.5% white
--- 3.8% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
#21. Mercer County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.92
- Median Income: $57,619
- Population: 14,625
--- 95% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
- Median Income: $57,619
- Population: 14,625
--- 95% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
#20. Pendleton County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.92
- Median Income: $53,833
- Population: 2,196
--- 98.8% white
--- 0.3% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
- Median Income: $53,833
- Population: 2,196
--- 98.8% white
--- 0.3% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
#19. Robertson County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.93
- Median Income: $63,944
- Population: 29,735
--- 91% white
--- 3.8% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
- Median Income: $63,944
- Population: 29,735
--- 91% white
--- 3.8% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
#18. Meade County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.93
- Median Income: $49,919
- Population: 20,345
--- 95.1% white
--- 2% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
- Median Income: $49,919
- Population: 20,345
--- 95.1% white
--- 2% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
#17. Breckinridge County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.93
- Median Income: $52,301
- Population: 15,691
--- 92% white
--- 2.7% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $52,301
- Population: 15,691
--- 92% white
--- 2.7% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#16. Henry County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.93
- Median Income: $67,892
- Population: 81,729
--- 94% white
--- 1.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
- Median Income: $67,892
- Population: 81,729
--- 94% white
--- 1.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
#15. Bullitt County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.94
- Median Income: $53,555
- Population: 14,768
--- 93.2% white
--- 3.4% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $53,555
- Population: 14,768
--- 93.2% white
--- 3.4% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#14. LaRue County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.94
- Median Income: $87,034
- Population: 134,599
--- 88.4% white
--- 3.7% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.3% Asian
- Median Income: $87,034
- Population: 134,599
--- 88.4% white
--- 3.7% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.3% Asian
#13. Boone County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.94
- Median Income: $72,765
- Population: 26,758
--- 90.9% white
--- 4% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $72,765
- Population: 26,758
--- 90.9% white
--- 4% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#12. Woodford County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.95
- Median Income: $42,386
- Population: 4,821
--- 94.9% white
--- 0.8% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
- Median Income: $42,386
- Population: 4,821
--- 94.9% white
--- 0.8% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
#11. Carlisle County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.97
- Median Income: $44,534
- Population: 37,291
--- 90.7% white
--- 3.5% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.6% Asian
- Median Income: $44,534
- Population: 37,291
--- 90.7% white
--- 3.5% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.6% Asian
#10. Calloway County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.97
- Median Income: $55,203
- Population: 8,700
--- 91.7% white
--- 5% Black
--- 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
- Median Income: $55,203
- Population: 8,700
--- 91.7% white
--- 5% Black
--- 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
#9. Lyon County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.97
- Median Income: $61,622
- Population: 9,050
--- 95.5% white
--- 1.4% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $61,622
- Population: 9,050
--- 95.5% white
--- 1.4% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#8. Hancock County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.98
- Median Income: $63,277
- Population: 8,394
--- 96.3% white
--- 2.1% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $63,277
- Population: 8,394
--- 96.3% white
--- 2.1% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#7. Bracken County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.98
- Median Income: $65,580
- Population: 93,023
--- 92.9% white
--- 2.6% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1% Asian
- Median Income: $65,580
- Population: 93,023
--- 92.9% white
--- 2.6% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1% Asian
#6. Campbell County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.98
- Median Income: $59,887
- Population: 23,646
--- 94.3% white
--- 2.4% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $59,887
- Population: 23,646
--- 94.3% white
--- 2.4% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#5. Anderson County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.99
- Median Income: $58,989
- Population: 31,662
--- 96.6% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.1% Asian
- Median Income: $58,989
- Population: 31,662
--- 96.6% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.1% Asian
#4. Marshall County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.
- Median Income: $64,354
- Population: 46,440
--- 91.6% white
--- 5.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
- Median Income: $64,354
- Population: 46,440
--- 91.6% white
--- 5.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
#3. Nelson County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.02
- Median Income: $92,973
- Population: 19,256
--- 95.6% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $92,973
- Population: 19,256
--- 95.6% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#2. Spencer County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.07
- Median Income: $109,815
- Population: 67,586
--- 89.5% white
--- 3.8% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.7% Asian
- Median Income: $109,815
- Population: 67,586
--- 89.5% white
--- 3.8% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.7% Asian
This story features data reporting and writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Oldham County
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