Asheville North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Asheville North Carolina metro area was $60,261 in 2021, the latest figures available. Asheville median household income is $1,711 lower than the median North Carolina household income and $9,456 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Asheville median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Asheville are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Asheville North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| North Carolina | $61,972 | -0.75% | +6.65% |
| Asheville | $60,261 | -2.16% | +6.56% |
Trends in Asheville, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Asheville is $60,261. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $61,592 and is now $1,331 (2.16%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Asheville, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Asheville
| Date | US | North Carolina | Asheville |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $60,261 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $61,592 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $60,859 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $56,549 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $55,280 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $57,062 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $51,262 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $53,747 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $51,161 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $51,039 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $50,667 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $51,999 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $57,399 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $53,230 |
Asheville Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Asheville was $78,058 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Asheville median family income is $457 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Asheville will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Asheville North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| North Carolina | $77,601 | -0.92% | +6.05% |
| Asheville | $78,058 | -0.73% | +1.25% |
Trends in Asheville, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Asheville is $78,058. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $78,634 and is now $576 (0.73%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Asheville, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Asheville
| Date | US | North Carolina | Asheville |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $78,058 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $78,634 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $76,508 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $77,094 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $73,880 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $69,777 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $67,855 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $67,097 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $63,819 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $62,760 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $65,011 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $69,205 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $73,353 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $67,619 |
Asheville Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Asheville was $36,686 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Asheville median per capita income is $1,432 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Asheville will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Asheville North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| North Carolina | $35,254 | +0.13% | +6.30% |
| Asheville | $36,686 | +1.43% | +3.83% |
Trends in Asheville, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $36,686, the per capita income for Asheville was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Asheville, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Asheville
| Date | US | North Carolina | Asheville |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $36,686 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $36,168 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $34,359 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $35,334 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $32,596 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $32,775 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $31,155 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $30,316 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $29,549 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $29,069 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $30,679 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $29,920 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $32,478 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $32,697 |
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