Economy & Jobs — Burnsville, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,997 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,108 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 876 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.3% |
| Arts Food | 13.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Home Health | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
