Economy & Jobs — Wendell, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $95,787 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$106,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,632 |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,757 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.5% |
| Retail | 14.5% |
| Arts Food | 13.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 1,077 |
| Fast Food | 999 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 978 |
| Law Offices | 664 |
| Dental Offices | 578 |
| Physician Offices | 566 |
| Insurance Agencies | 485 |
| Beauty Salons | 428 |
| Child Day Care | 326 |
| Commercial Banks | 312 |
| Auto Repair | 283 |
| Gas Stations | 279 |
| Coffee Shops | 266 |
| Fitness Centers | 261 |
| Accounting Firms | 248 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
