Economy & Jobs — Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $72,311 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$80,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,693 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 14,656 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.5% |
| Professional | 19.5% |
| Retail | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 73 |
| Gas Stations | 44 |
| Physician Offices | 41 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 40 |
| Dental Offices | 37 |
| Insurance Agencies | 30 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Law Offices | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Beauty Salons | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 12 |
| Accounting Firms | 11 |
| Fitness Centers | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
