Economy & Jobs — Forest City, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $35,524 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$40,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,285 |
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| Poverty Rate | 32.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,976 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 23.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.5% |
| Retail | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| 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.
