Economy & Jobs — Middlesex, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,281 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,989 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 481 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 28.8% |
| Retail | 28.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 74 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 65 |
| Gas Stations | 52 |
| General Merchandise | 33 |
| Commercial Banks | 31 |
| Insurance Agencies | 31 |
| Physician Offices | 31 |
| Dental Offices | 30 |
| Child Day Care | 30 |
| Law Offices | 29 |
| Hotels Motels | 28 |
| Auto Repair | 23 |
| Real Estate Offices | 22 |
| Home Health | 21 |
| Grocery Stores | 19 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
