Caldwell County North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Caldwell County North Carolina area was $41,210 in 2021, the latest figures available. Caldwell County median household income is $20,762 lower than the median North Carolina household income and $28,507 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Caldwell County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Caldwell County 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 Caldwell County North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| North Carolina | $61,972 | -0.75% | +6.65% |
| Caldwell County | $41,210 | -12.46% | -9.62% |
Trends in Caldwell County, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Caldwell is $41,210. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $54,774 and is now $13,564 (24.76%) lower. From a post peak low of $37,111 in 2012, real median household income for Caldwell has now grown by $4,099 (11.05%).
Real Median Household Income: Caldwell County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Caldwell County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Caldwell County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $41,210 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $47,074 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $51,649 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $45,594 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $49,773 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $40,985 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $44,266 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $43,390 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $37,728 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $37,111 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $40,078 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $40,884 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $49,743 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $51,819 |
Caldwell County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Caldwell County was $61,193 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Caldwell County median family income is $16,408 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Caldwell County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Caldwell County North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| North Carolina | $77,601 | -0.92% | +6.05% |
| Caldwell County | $61,193 | -4.74% | +7.89% |
Trends in Caldwell County, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Caldwell is $61,193. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $67,460 and is now $6,267 (9.29%) lower. From a post peak low of $52,020 in 2016, real median family income for Caldwell has now grown by $9,173 (17.63%).
Real Median Family Income: Caldwell County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Caldwell County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Caldwell County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $61,193 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $64,236 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $65,224 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $56,716 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $56,887 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $52,020 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $56,133 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $53,969 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $53,108 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $56,344 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $52,266 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $52,494 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $62,343 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $59,967 |
Caldwell County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Caldwell County was $26,913 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Caldwell County median per capita income is $8,341 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Caldwell County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Caldwell County North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| North Carolina | $35,254 | +0.13% | +6.30% |
| Caldwell County | $26,913 | -1.03% | +4.31% |
Trends in Caldwell County, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Caldwell is $26,913. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $27,193 and is now $280 (1.03%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Caldwell County, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Caldwell County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Caldwell County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $26,913 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $27,193 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $26,542 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $25,800 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $25,137 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $23,621 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $23,511 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $23,875 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $22,179 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $21,146 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $22,051 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $23,887 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $25,884 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $24,644 |
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