Economy & Jobs — Barker Heights, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $29,277 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$33,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,130 |
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| Poverty Rate | 49.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 626 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 44.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 86 |
| Real Estate Offices | 81 |
| Fast Food | 75 |
| Physician Offices | 53 |
| Dental Offices | 51 |
| Auto Repair | 42 |
| Insurance Agencies | 42 |
| Gas Stations | 34 |
| Law Offices | 33 |
| Hotels Motels | 29 |
| Beauty Salons | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 23 |
| Accounting Firms | 23 |
| Grocery Stores | 21 |
| General Merchandise | 19 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
