Economy & Jobs — Sweetwater, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $45,451 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,261 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,818 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17.6% |
| Arts Food | 12.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 38 |
| Fast Food | 38 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 32 |
| Physician Offices | 22 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Hotels Motels | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 10 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Home Health | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
