Economy & Jobs — Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,475 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,307 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,800 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 34.9% |
| Retail | 14.7% |
| Professional | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 200 |
| Hotels Motels | 186 |
| Fast Food | 124 |
| Real Estate Offices | 67 |
| Gas Stations | 65 |
| Coffee Shops | 60 |
| Commercial Banks | 49 |
| Clothing Stores | 46 |
| Physician Offices | 42 |
| General Merchandise | 37 |
| Grocery Stores | 28 |
| Dental Offices | 27 |
| Law Offices | 26 |
| Auto Repair | 25 |
| Convenience Stores | 24 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
