Economy & Jobs — Helen, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $86,023 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$95,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $48,013 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 217 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 34.5% |
| Retail | 14.8% |
| Arts Food | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
| Fast Food | 27 |
| Hotels Motels | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Real Estate Offices | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Used Car Dealers | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
