Furniture manufacturing jobs in North Carolina have declined in recent years

The number of jobs in furniture manufacturing dropped nearly 25% from January 2017 to August 2025.

Line chart showing the number of furniture manufacturing jobs in North Carolina.

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Note: Data current through August 2025 and is adjusted for seasonal swings.

Source: US Bureau of Labor StatisticsGraphic: Matt Stiles and Matt Egan, CNN