Economy & Jobs — West Jefferson, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,827 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,260 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 12.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 779 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.9% |
| Retail | 19.4% |
| Arts Food | 10.6% |
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.
