Nash County, NC Economy


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Nash, NC County is an affordable area to live and work. The average two bedroom rental rate is $890, which is much lower than the national average of $1,430. Additionally, the grocery cost index in Nash, NC County is 94 compared to 100 in the US.. There are a number of local companies in Nash, NC County that contribute to its economy such as BASF Corporation, Carolina Pure Water Company, and Primco Management Incorporated. Each of these companies offer employment and support services for local residents.

Nash County has an unemployment rate of 5.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Nash County has seen the job market decrease by -1.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Nash County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Nash County is 6.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Nash County is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Nash County
- The average income of a Nash County resident is $23,056 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Nash County resident is $52,837 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyNash, North CarolinaUnited States
  5.86
  -6.9%-6.2%
  21.2%33.5%
  6.8%6.2%
  5.3%4.6%
  $29,082$37,638
  $52,837$69,021
  $64,650$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.9%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  8.1%6.8%
  16.3%10.0%
  2.5%2.5%
  12.5%11.0%
  6.0%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  1.0%1.9%
  5.0%4.7%
  1.7%1.9%
  3.8%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  3.9%4.2%
  7.5%9.3%
  12.0%14.0%
  1.5%2.1%
  7.3%7.0%
  3.9%4.8%
  4.3%4.7%
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