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Forest City town, North Carolina

Official LSAD Designation: Forest City town • Census GEOID: 3724080 • Rutherford County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Forest City town.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $35,524 ±$5,910
Per Capita Income $21,314 ±$4,614
Poverty Rate 32.1% ±6.8%
Population Below Poverty Level 2,347 ±500
Unemployment Rate 7.5% ±3.6%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 2,682 ±281
Broadband Internet Rate 83.1% ±3.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).