Economy & Jobs — Morganton, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,355 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,668 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,629 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 24.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 23.3% |
| Arts Food | 11.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 67 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 48 |
| Gas Stations | 37 |
| Physician Offices | 35 |
| General Merchandise | 28 |
| Dental Offices | 25 |
| Law Offices | 23 |
| Real Estate Offices | 22 |
| Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| Auto Repair | 18 |
| Accounting Firms | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 13 |
| Convenience Stores | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
