Economy & Jobs — East Bend, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,219 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$97,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,674 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 378 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.4% |
| Retail | 18.9% |
| Construction | 14.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Law Offices | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Used Car Dealers | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
