Economy & Jobs — North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $121,250 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$121,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $76,475 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| In Labor Force | 335 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 24.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14.1% |
| Professional | 10.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 169 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 118 |
| Real Estate Offices | 97 |
| Gas Stations | 67 |
| Physician Offices | 58 |
| Law Offices | 53 |
| Insurance Agencies | 41 |
| General Merchandise | 40 |
| Auto Repair | 39 |
| Dental Offices | 38 |
| Child Day Care | 38 |
| Hotels Motels | 34 |
| Coffee Shops | 33 |
| Beauty Salons | 32 |
| Bars | 29 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.