Lincoln County North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Lincoln County North Carolina area was $74,201 in 2021, the latest figures available. Lincoln County median household income is $12,229 higher than the median North Carolina household income and $4,484 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Lincoln County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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% |
| Lincoln County | $74,201 | -2.70% | +7.82% |
Trends in Lincoln County, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Lincoln is $74,201. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $76,260 and is now $2,059 (2.70%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Lincoln County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Lincoln County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Lincoln County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $74,201 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $76,260 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $75,787 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $68,819 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $60,083 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $55,834 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $53,616 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $55,138 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $57,175 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $54,498 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $62,955 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $59,802 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $64,306 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $62,584 |
Lincoln County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Lincoln County was $83,404 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Lincoln County median family income is $5,803 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Lincoln County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Lincoln 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% |
| Lincoln County | $83,404 | -2.86% | +4.00% |
Trends in Lincoln County, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Lincoln is $83,404. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $85,857 and is now $2,453 (2.86%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Lincoln County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Lincoln County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Lincoln County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $83,404 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $85,857 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $85,468 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $80,196 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $68,183 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $68,002 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $69,982 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $59,492 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $72,172 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $63,681 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $75,263 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $69,402 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $73,930 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $68,239 |
Lincoln County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Lincoln County was $36,831 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Lincoln County median per capita income is $1,577 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Lincoln County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Lincoln 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% |
| Lincoln County | $36,831 | -3.45% | +1.21% |
Trends in Lincoln County, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Lincoln is $36,831. Real per capita income peaked in 2019 at $38,211 and is now $1,380 (3.61%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Lincoln County, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Lincoln County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Lincoln County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $36,831 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $38,146 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $38,211 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $36,389 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $30,568 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $30,308 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $31,182 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $27,867 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $30,400 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $29,008 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $32,554 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $28,462 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $30,171 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $28,075 |
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