North Carolina Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for North Carolina was $61,972 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, North Carolina median household income is $7,745 lower. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 North Carolina household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. North Carolina median family income and per capita income for North Carolina are shown further down.
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 in North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| North Carolina | $61,972 | -0.75% | +6.65% |
North Carolina Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for North Carolina is $61,972. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $62,442 and is now $470 (0.75%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: North Carolina, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for North Carolina
| Date | US | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 |
North Carolina Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for North Carolina was $77,601 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, North Carolina median family income is $8,205 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| North Carolina | $77,601 | -0.92% | +6.05% |
North Carolina Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for North Carolina is $77,601. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $78,319 and is now $718 (0.92%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: North Carolina, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for North Carolina
| Date | US | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 |
North Carolina Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for North Carolina was $35,254 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, North Carolina per capita income is $3,078 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| North Carolina | $35,254 | +0.13% | +6.30% |
North Carolina Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
At $35,254, the per capita income for North Carolina was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for North Carolina
| Date | US | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 |
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