Economy & Jobs — Light Oak, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,333 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,964 |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 92 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 36.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.7% |
| Retail | 18.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 81 |
| Gas Stations | 60 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 59 |
| Physician Offices | 54 |
| General Merchandise | 38 |
| Auto Repair | 32 |
| Child Day Care | 27 |
| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Real Estate Offices | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 22 |
| Law Offices | 21 |
| Dental Offices | 21 |
| Convenience Stores | 18 |
| Grocery Stores | 17 |
| Used Car Dealers | 16 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
