Economy & Jobs — Mount Gilead, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,885 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,654 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 614 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 36.0% |
| Manufacturing | 30.7% |
| Retail | 11.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Florists | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
