Economy & Jobs — Columbus, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,169 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$63,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,139 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 534 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 27.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.3% |
| Arts Food | 10.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Fast Food | 17 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Fitness Centers | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
