Economy & Jobs — Mountain City, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,818 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$42,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,312 |
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| Poverty Rate | 34.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 739 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.5% |
| Retail | 14.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
