Economy & Jobs — Asheville, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $71,102 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $41,818 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 50,725 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.2% |
| Arts Food | 19.1% |
| Professional | 12.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 365 |
| Physician Offices | 327 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 326 |
| Fast Food | 270 |
| Law Offices | 159 |
| Dental Offices | 136 |
| Coffee Shops | 108 |
| Hotels Motels | 101 |
| Insurance Agencies | 99 |
| Gas Stations | 97 |
| Commercial Banks | 89 |
| Beauty Salons | 77 |
| Accounting Firms | 74 |
| Auto Repair | 70 |
| Bars | 66 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
