Economy & Jobs — Hope Mills, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,774 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,283 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 8,290 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.4% |
| Retail | 13.3% |
| Arts Food | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 330 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 230 |
| Physician Offices | 158 |
| Gas Stations | 124 |
| Real Estate Offices | 119 |
| Child Day Care | 110 |
| Law Offices | 103 |
| Dental Offices | 85 |
| Insurance Agencies | 79 |
| General Merchandise | 71 |
| Hotels Motels | 67 |
| Auto Repair | 65 |
| Beauty Salons | 56 |
| Grocery Stores | 55 |
| Commercial Banks | 55 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
