Economy & Jobs — Cookeville, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,375 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,875 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 17,743 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.1% |
| Arts Food | 14.9% |
| Retail | 14.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 68 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 66 |
| Physician Offices | 59 |
| Gas Stations | 44 |
| Law Offices | 42 |
| Commercial Banks | 36 |
| Coffee Shops | 31 |
| Dental Offices | 29 |
| Insurance Agencies | 28 |
| Hotels Motels | 28 |
| General Merchandise | 23 |
| Auto Repair | 23 |
| Child Day Care | 20 |
| Grocery Stores | 17 |
| Real Estate Offices | 16 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
