Economy & Jobs — Washington, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,186 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,072 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,235 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16.3% |
| Finance Insurance | 10.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| 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.
