Economy & Jobs — Madison, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,593 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,423 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,117 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 19.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.0% |
| Arts Food | 13.6% |
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.
