Economy & Jobs — Kelford, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | N/A |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,300 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,849 |
| Poverty Rate | 35.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| In Labor Force | 111 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 29.3% |
| Manufacturing | 27.6% |
| Professional | 15.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Fast Food | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Home Health | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).