Economy & Jobs — Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,125 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$77,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $36,868 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 935 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 33.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.5% |
| Construction | 13.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 68 |
| Fast Food | 54 |
| Real Estate Offices | 43 |
| Hotels Motels | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 29 |
| Insurance Agencies | 29 |
| Law Offices | 28 |
| Physician Offices | 26 |
| Dental Offices | 20 |
| Auto Repair | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Child Day Care | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Accounting Firms | 12 |
| Beauty Salons | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
