Economy & Jobs — Newport, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $31,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$45,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,525 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,902 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 19.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.8% |
| Arts Food | 17.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 27 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
| Fast Food | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Optometrists | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
