Economy & Jobs — Wilson, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,485 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,203 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 22,065 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16.9% |
| Retail | 14.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 76 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 43 |
| Insurance Agencies | 38 |
| Gas Stations | 36 |
| Physician Offices | 28 |
| Commercial Banks | 27 |
| General Merchandise | 26 |
| Real Estate Offices | 26 |
| Auto Repair | 24 |
| Law Offices | 24 |
| Convenience Stores | 22 |
| Grocery Stores | 21 |
| Hotels Motels | 20 |
| Child Day Care | 17 |
| Home Health | 16 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
