Economy & Jobs — Richlands, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,163 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,669 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,151 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.0% |
| Wholesale | 18.1% |
| Arts Food | 10.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 169 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 118 |
| Real Estate Offices | 97 |
| Gas Stations | 67 |
| Physician Offices | 58 |
| Law Offices | 53 |
| Insurance Agencies | 41 |
| General Merchandise | 40 |
| Auto Repair | 39 |
| Dental Offices | 38 |
| Child Day Care | 38 |
| Hotels Motels | 34 |
| Coffee Shops | 33 |
| Beauty Salons | 32 |
| Bars | 29 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
