Economy & Jobs — Oak Ridge, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $155,385 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$160,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $67,804 |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,757 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 15.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14.4% |
| Retail | 14.1% |
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.
