Economy & Jobs — Sparta, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,080 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,685 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,177 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18.9% |
| Arts Food | 16.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Fast Food | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
