Economy & Jobs — Welcome, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,353 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,719 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,880 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 20.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.4% |
| Transportation | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 110 |
| Fast Food | 104 |
| Gas Stations | 62 |
| Insurance Agencies | 56 |
| Auto Repair | 52 |
| General Merchandise | 44 |
| Real Estate Offices | 44 |
| Physician Offices | 36 |
| Grocery Stores | 32 |
| Used Car Dealers | 32 |
| Child Day Care | 30 |
| Commercial Banks | 28 |
| Dental Offices | 27 |
| Law Offices | 26 |
| Fitness Centers | 19 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
