Economy & Jobs — Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $115,497 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$127,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,460 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 19,415 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.5% |
| Professional | 18.8% |
| Retail | 9.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 87 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 63 |
| Gas Stations | 48 |
| Auto Repair | 39 |
| Insurance Agencies | 39 |
| Physician Offices | 37 |
| Real Estate Offices | 33 |
| Child Day Care | 33 |
| Law Offices | 32 |
| General Merchandise | 31 |
| Dental Offices | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Grocery Stores | 16 |
| Convenience Stores | 14 |
| Beauty Salons | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
