Economy & Jobs — Elizabethton, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,975 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$51,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,915 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,133 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.5% |
| Retail | 13.2% |
| Arts Food | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 34 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 26 |
| Physician Offices | 20 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
