Economy & Jobs — Lenoir, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,910 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,839 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 8,175 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.9% |
| Manufacturing | 16.6% |
| Retail | 11.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 62 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 45 |
| Gas Stations | 41 |
| Insurance Agencies | 32 |
| Physician Offices | 26 |
| Auto Repair | 24 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Law Offices | 18 |
| Child Day Care | 17 |
| Used Car Dealers | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Real Estate Offices | 14 |
| Accounting Firms | 13 |
| Coffee Shops | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
