Hemlock Ridge / Echo Park, NC

Neighborhood

Economy in Hemlock Ridge / Echo Park

Median Household Income

$83,319

Per Capita Income

$58,386

Unemployment Rate

1.9%

SNAP Recipients

6.6%

Household Income Distribution

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

Under $30K: 14.2%
$30K - $60K: 15.6%
$60K - $100K: 30.7% (median)
$100K - $150K: 13.4%
$150K+: 26.1%

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: $73,625
Service: $30,707
Sales & Office: $41,765
Construction & Trades: $3,750
Production & Transport: $29,867

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): 12.5%
Working Age (18-59): 53.2%
Seniors (60+): 34.2%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Hemlock Ridge / Echo Park

Neighborhood

Watauga, NC

Hemlock Ridge / Echo Park

Hodges Gap / Hound Ears

Blowing Rock Estates / Bailey Camp

New River Heights / Horn in the West

Sorrento Skies / Bamboo