Economy & Jobs — Grifton, North Carolina

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$36,794
Estimated 2026~$41,800
Per Capita Income$25,001
Poverty Rate32.7%
Unemployment Rate18.1%
In Labor Force1,414

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare30.2%
Manufacturing19.2%
Retail18.7%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Fast Food50
Physician Offices35
Gas Stations34
Full Service Restaurants26
General Merchandise23
Auto Repair22
Insurance Agencies21
Child Day Care21
Commercial Banks16
Dental Offices16
Home Health15
Law Offices14
Grocery Stores13
Convenience Stores13
Real Estate Offices8
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.