Economy & Jobs — Lowell, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,500 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,535 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| In Labor Force | 1,933 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 20.9% |
| Professional | 15.8% |
| Retail | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| 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.