Economy & Jobs — Sanford, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,586 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,775 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 14,544 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 26.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.4% |
| Construction | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 55 |
| Fast Food | 52 |
| Physician Offices | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 27 |
| Insurance Agencies | 27 |
| Real Estate Offices | 21 |
| General Merchandise | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 19 |
| Dental Offices | 18 |
| Child Day Care | 16 |
| Grocery Stores | 15 |
| Used Car Dealers | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Coffee Shops | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
