Economy & Jobs — Benton, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $29,414 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$39,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,473 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 546 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 27.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.6% |
| Retail | 10.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
