Scaly Mountain / Watkins Mill, NC

Neighborhood

Economy in Scaly Mountain / Watkins Mill

Median Household Income

$71,000

Per Capita Income

$69,610

Unemployment Rate

0.8%

SNAP Recipients

0.5%

Household Income Distribution

How household incomes are distributed across the area — from low-income to high-income households.

Under $30K: 21.1%
$30K - $60K: 21.5%
$60K - $100K: 16.6% (median)
$100K - $150K: 18.0%
$150K+: 22.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Earnings by Occupation

Median annual earnings by occupation category. Shows which types of jobs pay best in this area.

Professional & Technical: $54,430
Service: $39,500
Sales & Office: $62,264
Construction & Trades: $75,947

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Poverty by Age

Poverty rates by age group. Shows whether economic hardship is concentrated among children, working adults, or seniors.

Children (Under 18): 13.6%
Working Age (18-59): 26.8%
Seniors (60+): 59.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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