Economy & Jobs — Knoxville, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,039 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,171 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 102,903 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.8% |
| Retail | 13.1% |
| Professional | 12.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 467 |
| Physician Offices | 404 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 374 |
| Law Offices | 239 |
| Insurance Agencies | 231 |
| Dental Offices | 194 |
| Gas Stations | 164 |
| Real Estate Offices | 158 |
| Commercial Banks | 143 |
| Child Day Care | 122 |
| Coffee Shops | 111 |
| Beauty Salons | 106 |
| Auto Repair | 106 |
| Accounting Firms | 90 |
| Hotels Motels | 89 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
