Estimated direct and indirect employment.
Estimated wages associated with those jobs.
Estimated hemp-related business revenue.
Modeled statewide economic contribution.
Estimated annual state sales-tax contribution.
Estimated active North Carolina storefronts.
These are 2026 estimates from a Whitney Economics study presented by CBHD, an industry organization. They are not government employment counts. “Jobs supported” does not mean every job would automatically be lost under one proposal; the actual effect would depend on the final law, implementation, business adaptation, and market response.
A note on economic claims
Large headline figures can describe different geographies, years, or market categories. NC Hemp Facts publishes each number with its source, date, scope, and sponsorship so readers can evaluate it in context.
What good analysis includes
- North Carolina-specific data where available
- Direct, indirect, and induced impacts identified separately
- Clear distinction between revenue, economic output, and tax receipts
- Transparent assumptions and publication dates