Roanoke Rapids, NC Employment

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23%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
30%
Household income NAT. AVG.
39%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexRoanoke RapidsNorth CarolinaNational
Income per capita$22,820$26,779$29,829
Median household income$38,500$48,256$55,322
Median income owner occupied$60,307$61,102$70,586
Median income renter occupied$18,920$31,027$35,192
Median earnings male$35,951$32,737$36,919
Median earnings female$25,556$25,062$26,250
Unemployment rate2.8%5.1%4.7%
Poverty level25.0%16.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Roanoke Rapids is 23% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Roanoke Rapids is 30% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Roanoke Rapids is 39% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Roanoke Rapids is 66% higher than the national average

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      $25,664 $38,500 $77,000
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      $32,167 $48,256 $96,512
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Roanoke Rapids median earnings by income bracket

      Roanoke Rapids employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry9.2%9.2%
      Manufacturing sector25.5%25.5%
      Financial & insurance services0.6%0.6%
      Wholesale & retail services16.1%16.1%
      Public administration7.1%7.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.1%7.1%
      Education, health & social services14.1%14.1%
      Other18.2%18.2%

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      Weldon, NC1,668$38,33330.7%
      South Weldon, NC827$35,09536.6%
      Roanoke Rapids, NC14,562$38,50030.4%

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      Roanoke Rapids, NC14,562$38,50030.4%
      Source: The Roanoke Rapids, NC employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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