Economy & Jobs — Bethel, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,961 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,801 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 731 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 43.0% |
| Retail | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 164 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 144 |
| Physician Offices | 101 |
| Real Estate Offices | 97 |
| Insurance Agencies | 76 |
| Law Offices | 75 |
| Gas Stations | 60 |
| Child Day Care | 60 |
| Dental Offices | 49 |
| General Merchandise | 46 |
| Commercial Banks | 38 |
| Home Health | 37 |
| Auto Repair | 36 |
| Used Car Dealers | 35 |
| Accounting Firms | 32 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
