Economy & Jobs — Elkin, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,740 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,906 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,906 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 21.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.1% |
| Retail | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 65 |
| Fast Food | 56 |
| Gas Stations | 37 |
| Insurance Agencies | 36 |
| Physician Offices | 36 |
| General Merchandise | 33 |
| Law Offices | 26 |
| Auto Repair | 21 |
| Dental Offices | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Child Day Care | 15 |
| Hotels Motels | 15 |
| Real Estate Offices | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
| Used Car Dealers | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
