Economy & Jobs — East Arcadia, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,063 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,311 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 28.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 180 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 37.2% |
| Other Services | 34.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 26 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Convenience Stores | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Home Health | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
