Economy & Jobs — King, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,817 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $36,280 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,336 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 22.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.5% |
| Other Services | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 317 |
| Fast Food | 307 |
| Real Estate Offices | 188 |
| Law Offices | 174 |
| Insurance Agencies | 168 |
| Physician Offices | 153 |
| Gas Stations | 139 |
| Dental Offices | 126 |
| Auto Repair | 113 |
| Commercial Banks | 109 |
| Beauty Salons | 94 |
| Grocery Stores | 91 |
| Child Day Care | 73 |
| Coffee Shops | 69 |
| General Merchandise | 63 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
