Economy & Jobs — Dayton, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,719 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,846 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,183 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 29.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.2% |
| Construction | 10.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 26 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
