Economy & Jobs — Jackson, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,048 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,074 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 22.1% |
| In Labor Force | 340 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 28.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.5% |
| Arts Food | 16.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.