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The facts on Rowan County
The on Rowan County FACTS
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What’s the population of Rowan County? 146,875 What’s the population of Salisbury?35,540 How many employer establishments are in the county?2,682 How many people are in the labor force in the county?66,167 What’s the unemployment rate? Rowan County’s 4.2% unemployment rate. What’s the per capita income?$25,117 Who are the largest employers? 1. Food Lion....................................................3,500 2. Daimler Trucks North America LLC...........1,500 3. Chewy..........................................................1,400 4. Novant Health Rowan Medical Center .....1,044 5. Gildan..........................................................706 How many minority-owned businesses are located in Rowan County? 1,546 How many veteran owned businesses are located in Rowan County? 1,090 What are the cultural amenities in the community? Three community theaters, a local symphony, a historic homes tour, numerous live music events/ festivals, first-class art galleries and museums, excellent locally owned restaurants, unique shops/ boutiques, parks and more. What is the median household income? $49,842 What’s the average price of a home, November 2021?$236,500 How much is the median rent for housing in Rowan County? $772 How much is the median rent for housing in Salisbury? $786 How diverse is Rowan County? White................................................................79.4% Black................................................................16.9% Hispanic or Latino..........................................9.4% Multi-race........................................................1.8% Asian................................................................1.2% American iIndian and Alaska Native.............0.6% Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander.0.1%
SOURC: census.gov, salisburypost.com, rowanedc.com, apartmentlist.com and realtor.com
For more information contact the Rowan Chamber at 704.633.4221 or info@rowanchamber.com or www.rowanchamber.com or 204 East Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
121 E. Fisher St. Suite A, Downtown. Salisbury
