Economy & Jobs — South Henderson, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $28,558 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$41,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $14,700 |
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| Poverty Rate | 44.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 33.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 583 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.8% |
| Retail | 16.8% |
| Professional | 13.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 33 |
| Fast Food | 30 |
| Physician Offices | 24 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
| General Merchandise | 19 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Convenience Stores | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Home Health | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
