Economy & Jobs — Brevard, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,103 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $36,137 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,456 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.7% |
| Retail | 16.7% |
| Arts Food | 16.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 39 |
| Fast Food | 30 |
| Real Estate Offices | 29 |
| Physician Offices | 29 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
