Economy & Jobs — Silver City, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $20,893 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$18,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $10,485 |
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| Poverty Rate | 37.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 333 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.2% |
| Retail | 32.3% |
| Arts Food | 11.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Child Day Care | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Home Health | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
