Economy & Jobs — Hot Springs, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,688 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,428 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 260 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 30.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.1% |
| Transportation | 18.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 15 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
