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.
| Name | County | Wealth Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Town of Dobbins Heights | Richmond | 20 |
| 2. | South Henderson Census Designated Place | Vance | 20 |
| 3. | Town of Yanceyville | Caswell | 21 |
| 4. | Town of East Laurinburg | Scotland | 22 |
| 5. | Town of Robbinsville | Graham | 22 |
| 6. | Town of Roper | Washington | 23 |
| 7. | Town of Pembroke | Robeson | 25 |
| 8. | Hollister Census Designated Place | Halifax | 26 |
| 9. | Town of Columbia | Tyrrell | 26 |
| 10. | Town of East Spencer | Rowan | 27 |
| 11. | Town of Princeville | Edgecombe | 27 |
| 12. | Town of Rose Hill | Duplin | 28 |
| 13. | Town of Salemburg | Sampson | 28 |
| 14. | Town of Marietta | Robeson | 28 |
| 15. | Town of Maxton | Robeson | 28 |
| 16. | Town of Enfield | Halifax | 28 |
| 17. | Henrietta Census Designated Place | Rutherford | 28 |
| 18. | Ingold Census Designated Place | Sampson | 29 |
| 19. | Town of Selma | Johnston | 29 |
| 20. | South Weldon Census Designated Place | Halifax | 29 |
