Economy & Jobs — Valdese, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,740 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,072 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,318 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.0% |
| Retail | 20.9% |
| Construction | 11.4% |
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.
