Economy & Jobs — Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $72,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$91,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $51,097 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 663 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 34.5% |
| Retail | 12.7% |
| Finance Insurance | 9.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 50 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
| General Merchandise | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 25 |
| Law Offices | 21 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Physician Offices | 16 |
| Child Day Care | 15 |
| Grocery Stores | 14 |
| Home Health | 12 |
| Used Car Dealers | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Funeral Homes | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
