Economy & Jobs — Mount Olive, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,256 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,956 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 25.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.7% |
| Retail | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 36 |
| Gas Stations | 29 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| General Merchandise | 21 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 15 |
| Physician Offices | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
| Accounting Firms | 9 |
| Funeral Homes | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Convenience Stores | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
