Economy & Jobs — Bessemer City, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,300 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,546 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,716 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 22.8% |
| Manufacturing | 16.8% |
| Construction | 14.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 187 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 141 |
| Physician Offices | 137 |
| Gas Stations | 90 |
| Dental Offices | 71 |
| Insurance Agencies | 69 |
| Real Estate Offices | 67 |
| Auto Repair | 65 |
| General Merchandise | 51 |
| Child Day Care | 48 |
| Commercial Banks | 47 |
| Law Offices | 44 |
| Grocery Stores | 33 |
| Beauty Salons | 33 |
| Home Health | 29 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
