Economy & Jobs — Norwood, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,639 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,228 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,650 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.9% |
| Manufacturing | 16.2% |
| Professional | 14.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 55 |
| Fast Food | 48 |
| Gas Stations | 34 |
| Physician Offices | 27 |
| Child Day Care | 25 |
| Auto Repair | 24 |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 |
| General Merchandise | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Real Estate Offices | 19 |
| Law Offices | 19 |
| Fitness Centers | 15 |
| Used Car Dealers | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
