Economy & Jobs — Oxford, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $43,054 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,315 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,842 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20.9% |
| Retail | 14.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 34 |
| Gas Stations | 28 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| Child Day Care | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Physician Offices | 15 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Real Estate Offices | 14 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Convenience Stores | 8 |
| Home Health | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
