Economy & Jobs — Southport, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $87,641 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$94,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $44,320 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,631 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.0% |
| Arts Food | 12.9% |
| Retail | 9.1% |
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.
