Economy & Jobs — Hiddenite, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $138,098 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$157,400 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,392 |
| Poverty Rate | 28.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% |
| In Labor Force | 110 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 39.4% |
| Construction | 24.6% |
| Other Services | 19.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| 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.