Construction businesses in Wake County, NC
Census County Business Patterns 2022. NAICS sector 23.
Establishments
3,233
11.8% of NC sector
Employees
35,006
14.7% of NC sector
Annual Payroll
$2.50B
total 2022
County context
Population
1,151,009
Median Household Income
$101,763
Median Home Value
$422,800
Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023.
Compare to North Carolina state averages
| Metric | Wake County | NC total | County share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 3,233 | 27,508 | 11.8% |
| Employees | 35,006 | 238,300 | 14.7% |
| Annual Payroll | $2.50B | $15.10B | — |
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Other sectors in Wake County
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (5,657 establishments)
- Retail Trade (3,595 establishments)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (3,559 establishments)
- Other Services (except Public Administration) (2,896 establishments)
- Accommodation and Food Services (2,765 establishments)
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (2,290 establishments)