Economy & Jobs — Oak City, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,091 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,436 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 245 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 34.6% |
| Manufacturing | 25.7% |
| Construction | 20.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 19 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Home Health | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
