Barbecue: Economy & Jobs
Barbecue reports a median household income of $79,426 (1.1× higher than Harnett County median $71,287; 1.1× higher than North Carolina median $74,321), with homes at a median value of $219,800.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $79,426 — above the North Carolina median ($74,321). Poverty rate 3.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $79,426 (vs North Carolina $74,321) |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.0% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 1.0% (vs North Carolina 5.0%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 84.6% |
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| Pct Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Pct Walked | 6.3% |