Economy & Jobs — Sylva, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,086 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,021 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,281 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.2% |
| Arts Food | 23.9% |
| Professional | 18.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 43 |
| Fast Food | 35 |
| Real Estate Offices | 29 |
| Physician Offices | 26 |
| Hotels Motels | 24 |
| Law Offices | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Beauty Salons | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
