Economy & Jobs — Holden Beach, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $116,250 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$125,300 |
| Per Capita Income | $70,728 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% |
| In Labor Force | 492 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Construction | 33.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.3% |
| Finance Insurance | 14.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 143 |
| Real Estate Offices | 132 |
| Fast Food | 113 |
| Gas Stations | 47 |
| Physician Offices | 47 |
| Law Offices | 46 |
| General Merchandise | 41 |
| Dental Offices | 39 |
| Coffee Shops | 39 |
| Commercial Banks | 38 |
| Insurance Agencies | 31 |
| Grocery Stores | 23 |
| Child Day Care | 23 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 22 |
| Auto Repair | 20 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.