2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Charlotte, NC vs Owensboro, KY

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- Household income in Owensboro, is 31% less than it is in Charlotte and is 46% below the National Average.
- Charlotte unemployment rate is 4.9%.
- Owensboro unemployment rate is 5.1%.
 Charlotte, NCOwensboro, KYUnited States
 Unemployment Rate4.9%5.1%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth2.7%1.5%1.6%
 Future Job Growth45.2%37.1%33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.3%6.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.3%6.7%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$43,080$28,462$37,638
 Household Income$68,367$47,411$69,021
 Family Median Income$85,466$60,648$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Charlotte, NCOwensboro, KYUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K7.8%14.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.2%4.6%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K7.4%12.0%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.9%10.4%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K8.3%10.3%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.1%8.1%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K10.2%9.6%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.5%11.7%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K15.8%11.3%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K7.1%4.1%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K10.6%3.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Charlotte, NCOwensboro, KYUnited States
 Management, business, finance22.0%10.1%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science7.7%2.3%6.5%
 Community, social services1.9%2.6%1.8%
 Legal1.5%0.9%1.2%
 Education, library5.2%6.5%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment2.2%1.2%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology4.6%7.4%6.2%
 Healthcare support2.3%3.9%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.5%1.0%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving5.1%6.5%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.2%4.6%3.6%
 Personal care2.6%3.1%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.7%23.2%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.1%0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.8%6.1%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving11.7%20.5%13.1%
Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 2 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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Reviews for Owensboro    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Don’t let the small town feel fool ya... Poverty level is 20.4%, that is higher than the national average of 13.4. Cost of electricity is highest in the state per  More

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Over 5 years ago

I live outside of owensboro,coming from a large city to here...Love the peace and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Mark Calitri said that Owensboro is experiencing a true revitalization. Bluegrass, bourbon, barbecue is the brand message or better known as a brand promise and that  More

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