Economy & Jobs — Old Fort, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,842 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 318 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.5% |
| Other Services | 18.4% |
| Transportation | 14.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 34 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
| Physician Offices | 23 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Real Estate Offices | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Fitness Centers | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
