First Ward, NC

Economy in First Ward

Median Household Income

$82,708

Per Capita Income

$43,621

Unemployment Rate

6.3%

SNAP Recipients

17.7%

Household Income Distribution

How household incomes are distributed across the area — from low-income to high-income households.

Under $30K: 25.8%
$30K - $60K: 15.1%
$60K - $100K: 20.1% (median)
$100K - $150K: 21.6%
$150K+: 17.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Earnings by Occupation

Median annual earnings by occupation category. Shows which types of jobs pay best in this area.

Professional & Technical: $90,423
Service: $21,520
Sales & Office: $63,158
Construction & Trades: $62,386
Production & Transport: $58,816

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Poverty by Age

Poverty rates by age group. Shows whether economic hardship is concentrated among children, working adults, or seniors.

Children (Under 18): 13.2%
Working Age (18-59): 77.0%
Seniors (60+): 9.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources