Economy & Jobs — Mountain Home, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $83,083 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$78,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,720 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,972 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 20.8% |
| Arts Food | 18.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 13.1% |
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.
