Economy & Jobs — Kannapolis, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,836 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$80,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,271 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 29,291 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.5% |
| Retail | 14.6% |
| Professional | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 185 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 175 |
| Real Estate Offices | 139 |
| Physician Offices | 84 |
| Insurance Agencies | 76 |
| Dental Offices | 75 |
| Gas Stations | 70 |
| Auto Repair | 67 |
| Beauty Salons | 60 |
| Law Offices | 56 |
| Coffee Shops | 56 |
| Commercial Banks | 47 |
| Child Day Care | 40 |
| Fitness Centers | 40 |
| Clothing Stores | 35 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
