Employment
Brunswick County has a workforce of close to 50,000 people. But in reality with the Wilmington and Myrtle Beach metro areas right next door, the actual labor draw is much higher.
| Year To Date | 2009 - Full Year | |
| 2010Q3 Employment | 43,898 | 43,492 |
| 2010Q3 Unemployment | 4,794 | 5,394 |
| 2010Q3 Unemployment Rate | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 2010Q3 Announced Job Creation | 158 | 87 |
| 2010Q3 Total Announced Investments | $29.7 million | $12 million |
Source: ESRI
