Economy & Jobs — Micro, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,531 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,346 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 329 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 27.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 133 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 111 |
| Gas Stations | 89 |
| Real Estate Offices | 87 |
| Insurance Agencies | 59 |
| Law Offices | 59 |
| Child Day Care | 53 |
| Physician Offices | 52 |
| Auto Repair | 46 |
| Grocery Stores | 41 |
| Used Car Dealers | 39 |
| Dental Offices | 38 |
| Coffee Shops | 37 |
| General Merchandise | 34 |
| Commercial Banks | 33 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
