Economy & Jobs — Bent Creek, North Carolina

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$72,176
Estimated 2026~$59,800
Per Capita Income$38,229
Poverty Rate15.6%
Unemployment Rate12.5%
In Labor Force950

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare38.3%
Retail16.1%
Professional11.1%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Real Estate Offices365
Physician Offices327
Full Service Restaurants326
Fast Food270
Law Offices159
Dental Offices136
Coffee Shops108
Hotels Motels101
Insurance Agencies99
Gas Stations97
Commercial Banks89
Beauty Salons77
Accounting Firms74
Auto Repair70
Bars66
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.