Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill North Carolina metro area was $71,041 in 2021, the latest figures available. Charlotte median household income is $9,069 higher than the median North Carolina household income and $1,324 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Charlotte median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill 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 Charlotte North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| North Carolina | $61,972 | -0.75% | +6.65% |
| Charlotte | $71,041 | -1.23% | +6.08% |
Trends in Charlotte, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Charlotte is $71,041. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $71,929 and is now $888 (1.23%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Charlotte, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Charlotte
| Date | US | North Carolina | Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $71,041 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $71,929 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $70,366 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $66,969 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $67,593 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $67,718 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $62,710 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $61,344 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $59,706 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $62,031 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $61,173 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $64,897 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $69,702 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $65,509 |
Charlotte Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Charlotte was $88,004 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Charlotte median family income is $10,403 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Charlotte will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Charlotte North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| North Carolina | $77,601 | -0.92% | +6.05% |
| Charlotte | $88,004 | -1.35% | +5.90% |
Trends in Charlotte, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Charlotte is $88,004. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $89,208 and is now $1,204 (1.35%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Charlotte, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Charlotte
| Date | US | North Carolina | Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $88,004 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $89,208 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $87,379 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $83,098 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $83,358 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $80,499 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $77,351 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $75,164 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $72,803 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $75,483 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $74,480 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $79,024 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $83,866 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $78,811 |
Charlotte Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Charlotte was $39,375 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Charlotte median per capita income is $4,121 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Charlotte will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Charlotte North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| North Carolina | $35,254 | +0.13% | +6.30% |
| Charlotte | $39,375 | -0.68% | +5.35% |
Trends in Charlotte, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Charlotte is $39,375. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $39,643 and is now $268 (0.68%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Charlotte, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Charlotte
| Date | US | North Carolina | Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $39,375 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $39,643 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $38,547 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $37,374 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $36,705 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $35,828 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $34,313 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $33,443 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $32,622 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $33,752 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $33,513 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $35,933 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $37,369 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $36,466 |
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