Economy & Jobs — Beaufort, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,321 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,018 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,266 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.1% |
| Arts Food | 17.8% |
| Professional | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 116 |
| Real Estate Offices | 64 |
| Fast Food | 63 |
| Physician Offices | 49 |
| Gas Stations | 37 |
| Law Offices | 36 |
| Commercial Banks | 27 |
| Dental Offices | 27 |
| Hotels Motels | 27 |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 |
| Coffee Shops | 24 |
| General Merchandise | 21 |
| Beauty Salons | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 16 |
| Child Day Care | 16 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
