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Beauty salons in Kentucky

How many beauty salons exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 5 Kentucky counties we cover, by ZIP code, compared with the U.S. average. Data: Census ZBP 2023 + ACS 2024 + BLS QCEW.

Includes: Hair salons · Beauty salons · Blow-dry & styling bars · Makeup & skincare studios. Counted together because official statistics use one 812112 code.

State verdict (covered counties): In line with the U.S. rate — 92% of the U.S. rate

Counties covered

in Kentucky

Beauty salons

385

establishments (2023)

Per 10,000 present

1.9

residents + 0.5×workers

U.S. average

2.1

per 10,000 present

State index

92%

vs. U.S.

Residents

1,592,309

in covered counties

Workers

831,584

jobs in covered counties

Coverage. This page aggregates only the 5 Kentucky counties BizGapMap covers — not the whole state. Counts and the index reflect those counties. The aggregate index uses only ZIP cells Census published, so it is a lower bound. Density is a supply-side signal: it counts existing beauty salons and the people present, not foot traffic, income, rent, or whether locals want more.

Counties in Kentucky

City	County	Beauty salons	Residents	Workers	Per 10k	Index	Verdict
Lexington	Fayette County	98–124	324,356	159,705	2.4	117–126%	Above average
Louisville	Jefferson County	207–273	809,701	459,852	2.0	96–110%	Range spans bands
Florence	Boone County	33–41	144,247	80,611	1.8	86–102%	Range spans bands
Erlanger	Kenton County	33–41	166,567	73,908	1.6	78–92%	Below average
Bowling Green	Warren County	14–28	147,438	57,508	0.8	38–71%	Range spans bands

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

117%

96%

86%

78%

38%

Most competitors per capita

38%

78%

86%

96%

117%

Low measured density is not evidence of opportunity. A county with few beauty salons may simply lack foot traffic, retail space, or demand. Use the ranking to find where to look, then verify locally.

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