AUGUST ECONOMIC INDICATORS FOR THE ASHEVILLE AREA WERE POSTED 10-02-2025. PLEASE SELECT MONTHLY REPORT BELOW.

*** NOTE: The most recent metro-area employment and unemployment data available are for August 2025. The BLS suspended or delayed data collection and release for subsequent months. We will update this page as soon as new official figures become available. ***

The Asheville region is a diverse $24 billion economy.  Key economic drivers include steady population growth, manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality.