Economy & Jobs — Spencer, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,465 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$73,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,042 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,601 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.4% |
| Retail | 17.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| 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.
