Greater Statesville Development Corporation

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Statesville,NC

Iredell county has it all.  The cities of Statesville and Mooresville have joinced forces to claim the Micropolitan Area No. 1 ranking in a national publication six times since 2000.  Iredell County is one of the few counties in the Carolinas with two connecting interstates.  I-77 runs north and south while I-40 runs east and west.  Additionally, I-85 is only thirty minutes away.  Recreation, fun and quality of life abound on Lake Norman, with a 532 mile shoreline.  The county is a very pro-business community with a strong motorsports industry.

 
Iredell County Population - 2008
Total Population 156,294
Total Households 60,817
Average Age 38
   
Age % Of Population (Years)
0-14 21%
15-24 12%
25-34 12%
35-44 15%
45-54 16%
55-64 12%
65+ 11%
  100%
Source:  ESRI 2008  
Iredell County - Household Income
Year Median HHI PCI
2000 $41,970 $21,149
2008 $54,189 $26,818
2010 $53,892 $28,957
2013 $62,367 $30,334

Source:  ESRI 2008

Largest Employers (Greater Statesville Area)
  • Iredell-Statesville Schools 
  • Iredell Memorial Hospital
  • Iredell County Government 
  • J.C.P. Logistics Distribution Center
  • Lowe's Regional Distribution Center 
  • Piedmont HealthCare
  • Statesville Auto Auction
  • Davis Regional Medical Center
  • Kewaunee Scientific
  • Doosan Infracore-Portable Power
Iredell County - Employer By Industry
Industry Emp. % Emp.
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining 910 1.2%
Construction 6,825 9.0%
Manufacturing 15,774 20.8%
Transportation, Utilities 3,868 5.1%
Information 986 1.3%
Wholesale Trade 3,564 4.7%
Retail Trade 9,100 12.0%
Fire 4,095 5.4%
Services 28,742 37.9%
Public Administration 1,893 2.5%

*Source ESRI 2008

View Employment Projections by Industry
(Source: Employment Security Commission)
Iredell County - Labor Participation
Employment - Iredell County
(Average January thru Nov. 2009)
Labor Force 81,995
Employed 71,711
Unemployed 10,284
Unemployment Rate 12.5%

Source: Employment Security Commission

View report on Employment and Wages in Iredell County by Occupation
Iredell County - Workforce / Education
Level Total   %
Less than High School 19,528 19%
High School Graduate 35,361 34%
Some College 21,111 20%
Associates Degree 9,711 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14,356 14%
Master's Degree 5,489 5%

*Source: ESRI 2008
**Refers to highest level of education completed in total population, age 25+
 
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