Economy & Jobs — Polkton, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,059 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $12,734 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 442 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 21.5% |
| Public Admin | 17.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Home Health | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
