Economy & Jobs — Jefferson, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,590 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$41,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,674 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 736 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 13.9% |
| Finance Insurance | 13.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 12.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
| Real Estate Offices | 17 |
| Fast Food | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Home Health | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
