Economy & Jobs — Lincolnton, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,320 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,039 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,246 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 28.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.1% |
| Arts Food | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 60 |
| Real Estate Offices | 58 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 53 |
| Gas Stations | 40 |
| Physician Offices | 37 |
| Auto Repair | 36 |
| Insurance Agencies | 32 |
| Dental Offices | 31 |
| Child Day Care | 21 |
| General Merchandise | 20 |
| Beauty Salons | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
| Used Car Dealers | 13 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
