Economy & Jobs — Watha, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,125 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$41,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,541 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 97 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 18.8% |
| Public Admin | 16.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 64 |
| Fast Food | 46 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 42 |
| Physician Offices | 23 |
| Coffee Shops | 22 |
| Law Offices | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Grocery Stores | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Beauty Salons | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Fitness Centers | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
