The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
| County | Wealth Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Scotland County | 38 |
| 2. | Edgecombe County | 39 |
| 3. | Tyrrell County | 41 |
| 4. | Robeson County | 41 |
| 5. | Northampton County | 42 |
| 6. | Halifax County | 43 |
| 7. | Richmond County | 43 |
| 8. | Washington County | 45 |
| 9. | Hoke County | 45 |
| 10. | Bertie County | 45 |
| 11. | Greene County | 46 |
| 12. | Hertford County | 46 |
| 13. | Jones County | 47 |
| 14. | McDowell County | 47 |
| 15. | Bladen County | 47 |
| 16. | Vance County | 48 |
| 17. | Sampson County | 49 |
| 18. | Alleghany County | 49 |
| 19. | Duplin County | 49 |
| 20. | Martin County | 49 |
