Economy & Jobs — Cleveland, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,750 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,400 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,187 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.2% |
| In Labor Force | 518 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 23.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.5% |
| Retail | 14.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 98 |
| Fast Food | 84 |
| Gas Stations | 64 |
| Real Estate Offices | 46 |
| Insurance Agencies | 45 |
| Auto Repair | 44 |
| Dental Offices | 41 |
| General Merchandise | 35 |
| Physician Offices | 33 |
| Law Offices | 32 |
| Commercial Banks | 31 |
| Child Day Care | 22 |
| Grocery Stores | 19 |
| Coffee Shops | 19 |
| Beauty Salons | 17 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.