Economy & Jobs — Big Sandy, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,760 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 248 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 27.9% |
| Manufacturing | 27.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
