Economy & Jobs — Monroe, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $72,540 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,277 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 17,752 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 16.2% |
| Manufacturing | 15.4% |
| Construction | 14.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 200 |
| Fast Food | 136 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 129 |
| Physician Offices | 97 |
| Insurance Agencies | 95 |
| Auto Repair | 85 |
| Dental Offices | 70 |
| Gas Stations | 69 |
| Law Offices | 56 |
| Child Day Care | 48 |
| Commercial Banks | 42 |
| Beauty Salons | 41 |
| Coffee Shops | 41 |
| Grocery Stores | 39 |
| Accounting Firms | 39 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
