Information businesses in Wake County, NC
Census County Business Patterns 2022. NAICS sector 51.
Establishments
706
17.3% of NC sector
Employees
28,621
31.8% of NC sector
Annual Payroll
$4.13B
total 2022
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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 | 706 | 4,083 | 17.3% |
| Employees | 28,621 | 90,079 | 31.8% |
| Annual Payroll | $4.13B | $9.62B | — |
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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)
- Construction (3,233 establishments)
- Other Services (except Public Administration) (2,896 establishments)
- Accommodation and Food Services (2,765 establishments)