Economy & Jobs — Goldsboro, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,540 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,241 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 15,439 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14.0% |
| Arts Food | 13.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 99 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 75 |
| Gas Stations | 52 |
| Insurance Agencies | 43 |
| General Merchandise | 36 |
| Child Day Care | 34 |
| Law Offices | 31 |
| Auto Repair | 28 |
| Physician Offices | 28 |
| Commercial Banks | 27 |
| Dental Offices | 27 |
| Grocery Stores | 25 |
| Convenience Stores | 22 |
| Real Estate Offices | 17 |
| Hotels Motels | 17 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
