Economy & Jobs — Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,098 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,134 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,075 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.7% |
| Retail | 18.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 21 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| Fast Food | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
