Economy & Jobs — Waves, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | N/A |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~$92,500 |
|---|
| Per Capita Income | $59,160 |
|---|
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
|---|
| Unemployment Rate | N/A% |
|---|
| In Labor Force | 0 |
|---|
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
|---|
| Agriculture | 52.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 48.0% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
|---|
| Full Service Restaurants | 134 |
| Real Estate Offices | 86 |
| Fast Food | 75 |
| Hotels Motels | 60 |
| Coffee Shops | 57 |
| Gas Stations | 35 |
| Physician Offices | 33 |
| Commercial Banks | 27 |
| Law Offices | 22 |
| Clothing Stores | 21 |
| Insurance Agencies | 21 |
| Grocery Stores | 17 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Liquor Stores | 15 |
| Accounting Firms | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).
