Economy & Jobs — Walnut Cove, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,815 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,794 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 961 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.6% |
| Manufacturing | 22.3% |
| Arts Food | 13.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Fast Food | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
