Economy & Jobs — Southern Pines, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $88,535 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$95,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $52,502 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,525 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.3% |
| Arts Food | 12.3% |
| Retail | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 107 |
| Fast Food | 76 |
| Physician Offices | 72 |
| Real Estate Offices | 65 |
| Commercial Banks | 44 |
| Dental Offices | 43 |
| Gas Stations | 40 |
| Insurance Agencies | 35 |
| Child Day Care | 35 |
| Beauty Salons | 31 |
| Auto Repair | 30 |
| Law Offices | 29 |
| General Merchandise | 24 |
| Coffee Shops | 23 |
| Hotels Motels | 20 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
