Economy & Jobs — Whitakers, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,869 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,124 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 250 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 23.0% |
| Transportation | 12.9% |
| Public Admin | 11.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 13 |
| Convenience Stores | 13 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Home Health | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
