Economy & Jobs — Grifton, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,794 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$41,800 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,001 |
| Poverty Rate | 32.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.1% |
| In Labor Force | 1,414 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 30.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19.2% |
| Retail | 18.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 50 |
| Physician Offices | 35 |
| Gas Stations | 34 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
| General Merchandise | 23 |
| Auto Repair | 22 |
| Insurance Agencies | 21 |
| Child Day Care | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Home Health | 15 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 13 |
| Convenience Stores | 13 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.