Red Springs: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Red Springs center on a median $20,833 (2.0× below Robeson County median $41,978; 3.5× below North Carolina median $72,388), with homes at a median value of $100,800. The surrounding county supports 9,046 jobs (avg $46,891).
- $53,275 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs North Carolina $84,123).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $20,833 — below the North Carolina median ($79,112). Poverty rate 40.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 41% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 4.8× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 36.6% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | cost-burdened |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 41.4% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 40.0% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 3.8% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $22,690 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,208,807 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $53,275 (vs North Carolina $84,123) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $22,507 |
| Median Household Income | $20,833 (vs North Carolina $79,112) |
| Poverty Rate | 40.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | lower-income |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $20,833 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.9% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 0% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 0.4% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 9,046 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $424,157,670 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $46,891 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,795,040 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% (vs North Carolina 3.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 185 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 3,051 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 16.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Hogs, Crop Totals, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 504 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 6,090 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 191,559 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 5 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 16 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 12 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 16 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (2)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | One Stop |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 17 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC RAEFORD-HOKE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $417,492,227 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,016.06 (vs North Carolina $7,140) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 52,082 people (vs North Carolina 70,630) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 89.2% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 4.8% |
| Pct Walked | 0.4% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 32.7 years (vs North Carolina 36.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 47.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12