Economy & Jobs — Ellenboro, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,769 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $19,482 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
| In Labor Force | 351 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 42.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15.7% |
| Retail | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 43 |
| Fast Food | 38 |
| Gas Stations | 29 |
| General Merchandise | 26 |
| Real Estate Offices | 21 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 15 |
| Used Car Dealers | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Home Health | 11 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.