Economy & Jobs — Eden, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,260 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,463 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,293 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 20.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.0% |
| Retail | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 58 |
| Gas Stations | 56 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 56 |
| General Merchandise | 28 |
| Insurance Agencies | 27 |
| Auto Repair | 25 |
| Real Estate Offices | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 22 |
| Grocery Stores | 21 |
| Child Day Care | 20 |
| Dental Offices | 17 |
| Physician Offices | 15 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Convenience Stores | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
