Carteret County North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Carteret County North Carolina area was $62,907 in 2021, the latest figures available. Carteret County median household income is $935 higher than the median North Carolina household income and $6,810 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Carteret County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Carteret 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 Carteret 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% |
| Carteret County | $62,907 | -2.35% | +6.33% |
Trends in Carteret County, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Carteret is $62,907. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $64,421 and is now $1,514 (2.35%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Carteret County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Carteret County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Carteret County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $62,907 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $64,421 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $63,782 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $59,163 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $58,365 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $57,813 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $58,378 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $55,997 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $52,692 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $58,937 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $53,637 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | — |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | — |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | — |
Carteret County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Carteret County was $71,895 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Carteret County median family income is $5,706 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Carteret County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Carteret 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% |
| Carteret County | $71,895 | -7.64% | -2.22% |
Trends in Carteret County, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Carteret is $71,895. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $81,431 and is now $9,536 (11.71%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Carteret County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Carteret County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Carteret County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $71,895 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $77,840 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $81,431 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $73,526 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $71,686 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $71,338 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $74,625 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $72,290 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $61,809 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $71,958 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $67,564 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | — |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | — |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | — |
Carteret County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Carteret County was $35,660 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Carteret County median per capita income is $406 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Carteret County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Carteret 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% |
| Carteret County | $35,660 | -3.31% | +12.54% |
Trends in Carteret County, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Carteret is $35,660. Real per capita income peaked in 2019 at $36,887 and is now $1,227 (3.33%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Carteret County, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Carteret County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Carteret County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $35,660 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $36,879 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $36,887 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $31,686 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $36,227 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $30,990 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $35,782 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $31,100 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $30,776 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $32,925 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $32,723 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | — |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | — |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | — |
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