Economy & Jobs — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,268 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,074 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 122,917 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.5% |
| Retail | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11.2% |
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.
