Economy & Jobs — Murphy, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $37,263 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$42,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,645 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 539 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 32.8% |
| Arts Food | 32.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 32 |
| Real Estate Offices | 21 |
| Fast Food | 17 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Pet Grooming | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
