Dare County Industry Estimate With federal land, DCR and ARNWR, taking up about 90 percent of Dare
County’s mainland, the county’s economy relies on the Outer Banks. The
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce promotes and develops the economic
prosperity of the Outer Banks business community. The primary industries in
Dare County are arts, entertainment, and recreation, accommodation, food
services, education, and healthcare. As a result of Dare County’s coastal
location, much of the county’s economy is driven by tourism. With numerous
museums and attractions, the area is known for its historic sites and
beachfronts. Retail Trade 2,331 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 580 3.1%
Information 367 2.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and
leasing 2,062 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and management, and
administrative and waste management services 1,639 8.8%
Educational services, and health care and social
assistance 2,528 13.6%
Tables 2‐8 and 2‐9 show the major employers and total jobs per industry
sector in Dare County, respectively. Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and
accommodation and food services 3,525 18.9%
Other services, except public administration 1,066 5.7%
Public administration 1,174 6.3%
Source: http://www.northcarolinahistory.org/encyclopedia/565/entry
Table 2-8.
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Selected Economic
Characteristics, 2010‐2012
Major Employers in Dare County
Major Employers
Employment Range
Dare County Schools 500-999
County Of Dare 500-999
Village Realty & Management Service 250-499
East Carolina Health 250-499
NC Department Of Transportation 250-499
Hyde County
Hyde County is known to be a sportsman’s paradise. With thousands of acres
of farmland, many companies seek to establish their business within the
county due to the low costs. The primary industries in Hyde County are
education, healthcare, social assistance, and public administration. Hyde
County Economic Development serves Ocracoke Island as well as all of the
Mainland Hyde County communities including Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer,
Scranton, and Swan Quarter.
Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 2014
Table 2-9.
Dare County Jobs per Industry Sector
Industry
Estimate Percent
444 2.4%
1,743 9.4%
Manufacturing 824 4.4%
Wholesale Trade 346 1.9%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining
Construction
Background Report
Percent
Tables 2‐10 and 2‐11 show the major employers and total jobs per industry
sector in Hyde County, respectively.
Source: http://www.ncnortheast.info/regional‐overview/
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