Economy & Jobs — Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,907 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,044 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,520 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17.9% |
| Retail | 17.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 46 |
| Fast Food | 40 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
| General Merchandise | 20 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Physician Offices | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Grocery Stores | 11 |
| Used Car Dealers | 11 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
