Economy & Jobs — Castalia, North Carolina

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$45,625
Estimated 2026~$69,200
Per Capita Income$19,570
Poverty Rate25.1%
Unemployment Rate7.2%
In Labor Force78

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Retail21.3%
Education Healthcare14.6%
Agriculture13.5%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Fast Food74
Full Service Restaurants65
Gas Stations52
General Merchandise33
Commercial Banks31
Insurance Agencies31
Physician Offices31
Dental Offices30
Child Day Care30
Law Offices29
Hotels Motels28
Auto Repair23
Real Estate Offices22
Home Health21
Grocery Stores19
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).