Economy & Jobs — Ocracoke, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $77,583 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,649 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 271 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 31.0% |
| Finance Insurance | 26.4% |
| Public Admin | 23.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Fast Food | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Coffee Shops | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).
