Facts & Data: Standard Data Points
Iredell county has it all. The cities of Statesville and Mooresville have joinced forces to claim Top Micropolitan area in 2004, 2005, and 2006, as ranked by Site Selection Magazine. 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.
Population - 2006
| Total Population | 145,234 |
| Total Households | 55,288 |
| Average Age | 38 |
| Age % Of Population (Years) | |
|---|---|
| 0-14 | 21% |
| 15-24 | 12% |
| 25-34 | 13% |
| 35-44 | 16% |
| 45-54 | 15% |
| 55-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 13% |
| 100% | |
Household Income
| Year | Median HHI | PCI |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $28,893 | $13,052 |
| 2000 | $41,970 | $21,149 |
| 2005 | $47,360 | $24,585 |
| 2010 | $53,892 | $28,957 |
Largest Employers (Greater Statesville Area)
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (Distribution)
- Iredell Memorial Hospital
- Wal-Mart Supercenter
- J.C.P. Logistics (Distribution)
- Davis Regional Medical Center
- Statesville Auto Auction
- ASMO of NC, Inc
- Kewaunee Scientific
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Employer By Industry
| Industry | Emp. | % Emp. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining | 436 | 1.0% |
| Construction | 1,601 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing |
6,233 | 17.7% |
| Transportation, Communications | 1,547 | 10.1% |
| Utilities | 1,547 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale Trade | 429 | 7.1% |
| Retail Trade | 2,320 | 21.2% |
| Fire | 1,794 | 2.5% |
| Services | 21,598 | 29.5% |
| Public Administration | 3,039 | 2.0% |
*Source ESRI
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(Source: Employment Security Commission)
Labor Participation
| Employment - Iredell County (average January thru August 2008) |
|
|---|---|
| Labor Force | 82,428 |
| Employed | 77,824 |
| Unemployed | 4,603 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
Source: Employment Security Commission
View report on Employment and Wages in Iredell County by Occupation
Workforce / Education
| Level | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 19,592 | 22% |
| High School Graduate | 29,010 | 32% |
| Some College | 19,039 | 21% |
| Associates Degree | 6,991 | 8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,329 | 13% |
| Master's Degree | 4,227 | 5% |
*Souce: ESRI
**Refers to highest level of education completed in total population, age 25+
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