Economy & Jobs — Newland, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,006 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,798 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 392 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.9% |
| Construction | 14.3% |
| Arts Food | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
| Real Estate Offices | 24 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Law Offices | 9 |
| Hotels Motels | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
