Economy & Jobs — Chattanooga, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,523 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $40,040 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 95,506 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13.1% |
| Arts Food | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 343 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 328 |
| Physician Offices | 275 |
| Insurance Agencies | 177 |
| Dental Offices | 172 |
| Gas Stations | 165 |
| Law Offices | 161 |
| Real Estate Offices | 109 |
| Commercial Banks | 106 |
| Hotels Motels | 99 |
| Auto Repair | 87 |
| Coffee Shops | 80 |
| Beauty Salons | 79 |
| General Merchandise | 74 |
| Child Day Care | 67 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
