Retail Trade businesses in Wake County, NC
Census County Business Patterns 2022. NAICS sector 44-45.
Establishments
3,595
10.1% of NC sector
Employees
65,696
12.6% of NC sector
Annual Payroll
$2.32B
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 | 3,595 | 35,465 | 10.1% |
| Employees | 65,696 | 522,306 | 12.6% |
| Annual Payroll | $2.32B | $17.00B | — |
Related resources
Other sectors in Wake County
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (5,657 establishments)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (3,559 establishments)
- Construction (3,233 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)