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THE ECONOMY AND<br />

JOB PERFORMANCE<br />

INDUSTRY<br />

KEY HIGHLIGHTS<br />

• $5 billion economy<br />

• 13% Job Growth<br />

Top employing industries:<br />

• Government<br />

• Retail trade<br />

• Accommodation and food services<br />

• Health care<br />

• Manufacturing<br />

Important industries that may require attention:<br />

• Textile product mills<br />

• Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing<br />

• Nursing and residential care facilities<br />

• Machinery manufacturing<br />

Montgomery County has grown into a $4.92 billion economy following exceptional job growth<br />

over the past five years. The largest contributors (with the exception of government) include retail,<br />

followed by manufacturing and health care. <strong>Clarksville</strong> accounted for nearly all job growth and<br />

contributes 86% to the county’s overall gross regional product (GRP).<br />

GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT (GRP)<br />

$19.3 billion<br />

10-county<br />

$11.53<br />

billion<br />

<strong>Clarksville</strong> MSA<br />

$4.92 billion<br />

Montgomery County<br />

$4.23 billion<br />

<strong>Clarksville</strong><br />

30<br />

COMPREHENSIVE LABOR ANALYSIS: CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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