Economy & Jobs — Bristol, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,162 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,650 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 13,430 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.4% |
| Retail | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 169 |
| Physician Offices | 157 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 97 |
| Gas Stations | 69 |
| Insurance Agencies | 65 |
| Law Offices | 61 |
| Dental Offices | 59 |
| General Merchandise | 41 |
| Commercial Banks | 41 |
| Auto Repair | 30 |
| Used Car Dealers | 25 |
| Real Estate Offices | 24 |
| Hotels Motels | 21 |
| Coffee Shops | 21 |
| Beauty Salons | 20 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
