Economy & Jobs — Whiteville, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $31,167 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$43,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,571 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,114 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.9% |
| Retail | 15.8% |
| Arts Food | 15.1% |
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.
