Economy & Jobs — Clarkton, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $27,292 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $15,765 |
| Poverty Rate | 50.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.2% |
| In Labor Force | 213 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 29.7% |
| Retail | 19.6% |
| Other Services | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 26 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Convenience Stores | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Home Health | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).