Economy & Jobs — Mills River, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $105,398 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$100,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,154 |
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| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,630 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.1% |
| Retail | 18.0% |
| Manufacturing | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 86 |
| Real Estate Offices | 81 |
| Fast Food | 75 |
| Physician Offices | 53 |
| Dental Offices | 51 |
| Auto Repair | 42 |
| Insurance Agencies | 42 |
| Gas Stations | 34 |
| Law Offices | 33 |
| Hotels Motels | 29 |
| Beauty Salons | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 23 |
| Accounting Firms | 23 |
| Grocery Stores | 21 |
| General Merchandise | 19 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
