Economy & Jobs — Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $151,563 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$190,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $97,190 |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,403 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Finance Insurance | 17.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.6% |
| Professional | 14.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 328 |
| Real Estate Offices | 312 |
| Fast Food | 228 |
| Law Offices | 196 |
| Physician Offices | 166 |
| Insurance Agencies | 129 |
| Dental Offices | 128 |
| Coffee Shops | 99 |
| Beauty Salons | 95 |
| Auto Repair | 82 |
| Commercial Banks | 78 |
| Gas Stations | 72 |
| Hotels Motels | 67 |
| Accounting Firms | 63 |
| Bars | 61 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
