Economy & Jobs — New Kensington, Pennsylvania
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,063 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,106 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,981 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16.0% |
| Retail | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 268 |
| Fast Food | 259 |
| Physician Offices | 203 |
| Insurance Agencies | 165 |
| Beauty Salons | 160 |
| Dental Offices | 144 |
| Auto Repair | 138 |
| Law Offices | 115 |
| Commercial Banks | 111 |
| Gas Stations | 106 |
| Child Day Care | 92 |
| Chiropractors | 88 |
| General Merchandise | 76 |
| Coffee Shops | 73 |
| Liquor Stores | 70 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
