Economy & Jobs — Scotland Neck, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $19,083 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$20,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,193 |
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| Poverty Rate | 44.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 741 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.6% |
| Arts Food | 15.3% |
| Retail | 13.7% |
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.
