Economy & Jobs — Covington, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,254 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,808 |
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| Poverty Rate | 29.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,611 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14.2% |
| Retail | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
| Fast Food | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Law Offices | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
