Economy & Jobs — Kelso, Washington
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,751 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,002 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,826 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 18.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17.6% |
| Professional | 15.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 71 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 67 |
| Real Estate Offices | 53 |
| Gas Stations | 48 |
| Dental Offices | 38 |
| Coffee Shops | 33 |
| Law Offices | 29 |
| Insurance Agencies | 26 |
| Hotels Motels | 24 |
| Auto Repair | 23 |
| Child Day Care | 21 |
| Grocery Stores | 20 |
| Beauty Salons | 17 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
| Bars | 16 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
