Economy & Jobs — Speed, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | N/A |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,009 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 46 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 40.7% |
| Construction | 22.2% |
| Transportation | 14.8% |
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 (county fallback).
