Economy & Jobs — Iron City, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $17,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$19,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $17,349 |
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| Poverty Rate | 47.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 85 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 51.5% |
| Public Admin | 16.7% |
| Professional | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 35 |
| Fast Food | 33 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Used Car Dealers | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Convenience Stores | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
