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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina has been ranked among the nation’s top state economies, according to a new report from personal finance website WalletHub.
The 2026 report placed North Carolina sixth overall among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, behind only Massachusetts, Washington, Utah, California and Delaware.
WalletHub compared states across 28 indicators of economic performance and strength, including GDP growth, unemployment rates, startup activity and the concentration of high-tech jobs.
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“A strong state economy doesn’t guarantee success for the state’s residents, but it certainly makes financial success more attainable,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in the report. “Factors like a low unemployment rate and high average income help residents purchase property, pay down debt and save for the future. The best state economies also encourage growth by being friendly to new businesses and investing in new technology that will help the state deal with future challenges and become more efficient.”
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Several key economic indicators helped boost North Carolina’s ranking. The state placed sixth nationwide for GDP growth, 10th for the percentage of jobs in high-tech industries and 10th for growth in nonfarm payrolls.
North Carolina also ranked 14th for startup activity, 20th for unemployment rate and 23rd for annual median household income, according to the report.
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