Economy & Jobs — Tar Heel, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $27,014 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,399 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 23 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 55.6% |
| Construction | 25.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11.1% |
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 (county fallback).
