Economy & Jobs — Brookford, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $34,643 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$39,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,439 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 194 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 43.9% |
| Manufacturing | 27.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 7.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 140 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 131 |
| Insurance Agencies | 79 |
| Gas Stations | 71 |
| Real Estate Offices | 70 |
| Physician Offices | 68 |
| Dental Offices | 68 |
| Auto Repair | 61 |
| Law Offices | 55 |
| Coffee Shops | 48 |
| General Merchandise | 42 |
| Commercial Banks | 39 |
| Accounting Firms | 39 |
| Used Car Dealers | 36 |
| Grocery Stores | 30 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
