Economy & Jobs — Erwin, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,701 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,235 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,124 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 22.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 87 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 63 |
| Gas Stations | 48 |
| Auto Repair | 39 |
| Insurance Agencies | 39 |
| Physician Offices | 37 |
| Real Estate Offices | 33 |
| Child Day Care | 33 |
| Law Offices | 32 |
| General Merchandise | 31 |
| Dental Offices | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Grocery Stores | 16 |
| Convenience Stores | 14 |
| Beauty Salons | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
