Economy & Jobs — Bailey, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,208 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,913 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 201 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 16.7% |
| Construction | 15.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 74 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 65 |
| Gas Stations | 52 |
| General Merchandise | 33 |
| Commercial Banks | 31 |
| Insurance Agencies | 31 |
| Physician Offices | 31 |
| Dental Offices | 30 |
| Child Day Care | 30 |
| Law Offices | 29 |
| Hotels Motels | 28 |
| Auto Repair | 23 |
| Real Estate Offices | 22 |
| Home Health | 21 |
| Grocery Stores | 19 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
