Economy & Jobs — Forest Oaks, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $107,604 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$123,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,265 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,900 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.7% |
| Retail | 19.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 488 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 429 |
| Real Estate Offices | 282 |
| Insurance Agencies | 264 |
| Law Offices | 238 |
| Physician Offices | 236 |
| Gas Stations | 224 |
| Dental Offices | 200 |
| Child Day Care | 170 |
| Auto Repair | 148 |
| Commercial Banks | 139 |
| Beauty Salons | 129 |
| Hotels Motels | 123 |
| Accounting Firms | 118 |
| Grocery Stores | 116 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
