Economy & Jobs — Ripley, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $37,432 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,927 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,025 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 29.4% |
| Retail | 15.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 12.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Optometrists | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
| Coffee Shops | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
