Economy & Jobs — Sparta, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,454 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$43,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,254 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 749 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.6% |
| Arts Food | 15.6% |
| Retail | 13.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
