Economy & Jobs — Oriental, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,880 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $47,571 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 261 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 28.7% |
| Professional | 13.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Fast Food | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
