Facts & Data: Standard Data Points
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 |
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Source: ESRI 2008 |
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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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