Economy & Jobs — Hertford, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$45,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,442 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 751 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 34.9% |
| Arts Food | 12.4% |
| Retail | 8.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Gas Stations | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Fast Food | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
