Economy & Jobs — St. Pauls, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,800 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$38,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,294 |
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| Poverty Rate | 37.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 876 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 23.9% |
| Construction | 13.2% |
| Professional | 12.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 76 |
| Gas Stations | 75 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 63 |
| Physician Offices | 47 |
| Child Day Care | 47 |
| General Merchandise | 42 |
| Insurance Agencies | 34 |
| Law Offices | 29 |
| Grocery Stores | 28 |
| Commercial Banks | 28 |
| Home Health | 26 |
| Hotels Motels | 25 |
| Auto Repair | 24 |
| Convenience Stores | 22 |
| Dental Offices | 18 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
