Economy & Jobs — Oak Island, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $85,872 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$95,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $59,851 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,908 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 18.2% |
| Finance Insurance | 14.9% |
| Professional | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| 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.
