Economy & Jobs — Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,690 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,306 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,546 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14.1% |
| Retail | 10.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 44 |
| Gas Stations | 38 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
| Physician Offices | 24 |
| General Merchandise | 23 |
| Grocery Stores | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 16 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Hotels Motels | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Convenience Stores | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Funeral Homes | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
