Economy & Jobs — Hookerton, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $34,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,014 |
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| Poverty Rate | 32.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 22.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 220 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Agriculture | 29.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 15.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Home Health | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
