Economy & Jobs — River Road, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,352 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,034 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
| In Labor Force | 1,933 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 21.9% |
| Construction | 13.3% |
| Arts Food | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
| Fast Food | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 32 |
| Physician Offices | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 21 |
| General Merchandise | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 17 |
| Law Offices | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Real Estate Offices | 10 |
| Accounting Firms | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Used Car Dealers | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.