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23%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
4%
Household income NAT. AVG.
22%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexCarolina ShoresNorth CarolinaNational
Income per capita$36,589$26,779$29,829
Median household income$57,454$48,256$55,322
Median income owner occupied$62,200$61,102$70,586
Median income renter occupied$0$31,027$35,192
Median earnings male$0$32,737$36,919
Median earnings female$27,634$25,062$26,250
Unemployment rate3.7%5.1%4.7%
Poverty level5.1%16.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Carolina Shores is 23% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Carolina Shores is 4% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Carolina Shores is 22% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Carolina Shores is 66% lower than the national average

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      $38,298 $57,454 $114,908
      City
      $32,167 $48,256 $96,512
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Carolina Shores median earnings by income bracket

      Carolina Shores employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry3.0%3.0%
      Manufacturing sector18.0%18.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services10.6%10.6%
      Public administration7.4%7.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities6.4%6.4%
      Education, health & social services1.3%1.3%
      Other38.8%38.8%

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      North Myrtle Beach, SC16,684$61,39011.0%
      Carolina Shores, NC4,391$57,4543.9%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Sparta, MI4,390$47,95813.3%
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      Coopersville, MI4,388$56,8242.7%
      Longview Heights, WA4,388$82,28948.7%
      Senoia, GA4,386$93,99469.9%
      Carolina Shores, NC4,391$57,4543.9%
      Source: The Carolina Shores, NC employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).