Economy & Jobs — Bryson City, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,167 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,379 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 756 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.1% |
| Arts Food | 24.9% |
| Other Services | 12.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Hotels Motels | 22 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| Coffee Shops | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Bed And Breakfasts | 3 |
| Bars | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
