Economy & Jobs — Roper, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $22,819 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$21,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $13,738 |
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| Poverty Rate | 34.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 35.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 154 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.8% |
| Arts Food | 20.0% |
| Professional | 14.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
