Economy & Jobs — Farmington, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,462 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$32,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $15,910 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 15.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 69 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 34.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19.6% |
| Retail | 18.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 33 |
| Fast Food | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 20 |
| Real Estate Offices | 20 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Pet Grooming | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
