Economy & Jobs — Cary, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $134,905 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$147,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $64,590 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 96,944 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 28.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 53 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 52 |
| Fast Food | 46 |
| Auto Repair | 30 |
| Gas Stations | 29 |
| Child Day Care | 26 |
| Dental Offices | 22 |
| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Grocery Stores | 15 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Beauty Salons | 11 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Pet Grooming | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
