Economy & Jobs — East Rockingham, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $34,355 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$37,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,382 |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,218 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 19.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.7% |
| Transportation | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 32 |
| Fast Food | 32 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 23 |
| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Law Offices | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Grocery Stores | 13 |
| Convenience Stores | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Hotels Motels | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Used Car Dealers | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
