Economy & Jobs — Bethlehem, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $87,795 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$90,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $60,355 |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,898 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.0% |
| Arts Food | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
| Fast Food | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
