Morehead City, NC Employment

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14%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
19%
Household income NAT. AVG.
53%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexMorehead CityNorth CarolinaNational
Income per capita$34,136$26,779$29,829
Median household income$44,802$48,256$55,322
Median income owner occupied$67,500$61,102$70,586
Median income renter occupied$33,983$31,027$35,192
Median earnings male$31,250$32,737$36,919
Median earnings female$24,941$25,062$26,250
Unemployment rate2.2%5.1%4.7%
Poverty level13.0%16.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Morehead City is 14% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Morehead City is 19% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Morehead City is 53% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Morehead City is 14% lower than the national average

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      $29,865 $44,802 $89,604
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      $32,167 $48,256 $96,512
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Morehead City median earnings by income bracket

      Morehead City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.9%8.9%
      Manufacturing sector16.1%16.1%
      Financial & insurance services0.5%0.5%
      Wholesale & retail services17.2%17.2%
      Public administration6.8%6.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.8%4.8%
      Education, health & social services9.0%9.0%
      Other36.6%36.6%

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      Morehead City, NC9,495$44,80219.0%

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      Source: The Morehead City, NC employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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