Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton North Carolina metro area was $52,737 in 2021, the latest figures available. Hickory median household income is $9,235 lower than the median North Carolina household income and $16,980 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Hickory median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton 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 Hickory North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| North Carolina | $61,972 | -0.75% | +6.65% |
| Hickory | $52,737 | -2.52% | +2.81% |
Trends in Hickory, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Hickory is $52,737. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $54,098 and is now $1,361 (2.52%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Hickory, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Hickory
| Date | US | North Carolina | Hickory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $52,737 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $54,098 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $53,656 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $51,298 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $53,140 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $48,065 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $46,178 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $47,090 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $44,314 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $44,172 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $46,990 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $47,281 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $51,608 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $52,001 |
Hickory Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Hickory was $63,614 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Hickory median family income is $13,987 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Hickory will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Hickory North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| North Carolina | $77,601 | -0.92% | +6.05% |
| Hickory | $63,614 | -3.71% | +2.25% |
Trends in Hickory, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Hickory is $63,614. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $66,363 and is now $2,749 (4.14%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Hickory, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Hickory
| Date | US | North Carolina | Hickory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $63,614 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $66,065 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $66,363 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $62,212 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $63,533 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $58,575 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $59,652 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $57,704 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $59,278 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $59,749 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $56,695 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $60,015 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $63,406 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $63,040 |
Hickory Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Hickory was $29,107 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Hickory median per capita income is $6,147 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Hickory will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Hickory North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| North Carolina | $35,254 | +0.13% | +6.30% |
| Hickory | $29,107 | -1.49% | +2.12% |
Trends in Hickory, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Hickory is $29,107. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $29,546 and is now $439 (1.49%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Hickory, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Hickory
| Date | US | North Carolina | Hickory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $29,107 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $29,546 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $28,982 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $28,502 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $28,732 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $26,477 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $25,480 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $23,954 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $24,203 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $24,083 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $24,465 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $24,703 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $26,803 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $27,395 |
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