Economy & Jobs — Liberty, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $39,663 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,984 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,385 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 18.5% |
| Retail | 17.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 96 |
| Fast Food | 90 |
| Gas Stations | 60 |
| Insurance Agencies | 50 |
| Auto Repair | 44 |
| Physician Offices | 36 |
| Real Estate Offices | 31 |
| General Merchandise | 28 |
| Dental Offices | 28 |
| Commercial Banks | 27 |
| Law Offices | 26 |
| Grocery Stores | 24 |
| Child Day Care | 22 |
| Hotels Motels | 15 |
| Used Car Dealers | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
