Economy & Jobs — Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,534 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,511 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 25,797 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.8% |
| Manufacturing | 16.7% |
| Retail | 14.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 13 |
| Convenience Stores | 13 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Home Health | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
