Economy & Jobs — Wallace, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,531 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,557 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 38.1% |
| Manufacturing | 24.7% |
| Other Services | 8.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 36 |
| Gas Stations | 29 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| General Merchandise | 21 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 15 |
| Physician Offices | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
| Accounting Firms | 9 |
| Funeral Homes | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Convenience Stores | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
