Economy & Jobs — Rockfish, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,476 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,712 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,927 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.0% |
| Professional | 14.1% |
| Construction | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Child Day Care | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Home Health | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
