Economy & Jobs — Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,375 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,346 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,591 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 20.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.9% |
| Retail | 13.6% |
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.
