Economy & Jobs — Hamlet, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,590 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$43,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,966 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,564 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.3% |
| Retail | 17.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16.6% |
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.
