Economy & Jobs — Wake Forest, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $123,802 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$137,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $49,241 |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 26,822 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.6% |
| Professional | 19.6% |
| Retail | 11.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 27 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Real Estate Offices | 23 |
| Auto Repair | 22 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Child Day Care | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 11 |
| Used Car Dealers | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
