Mecklenburg County North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Mecklenburg County North Carolina area was $74,890 in 2021, the latest figures available. Mecklenburg County median household income is $12,918 higher than the median North Carolina household income and $5,173 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Mecklenburg County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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% |
| Mecklenburg County | $74,890 | -0.60% | +8.51% |
Trends in Mecklenburg County, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Mecklenburg is $74,890. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $75,342 and is now $452 (0.60%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Mecklenburg County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Mecklenburg County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $74,890 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $75,342 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $73,199 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $69,018 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $72,492 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $71,104 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $65,051 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $67,407 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $63,232 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $65,371 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $62,699 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $66,940 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $73,211 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $69,836 |
Mecklenburg County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Mecklenburg County was $94,556 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Mecklenburg County median family income is $16,955 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Mecklenburg County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Mecklenburg 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% |
| Mecklenburg County | $94,556 | -0.39% | +8.57% |
Trends in Mecklenburg County, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Mecklenburg is $94,556. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $94,930 and is now $374 (0.39%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Mecklenburg County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Mecklenburg County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $94,556 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $94,930 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $92,022 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $87,094 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $90,023 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $87,234 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $83,875 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $82,715 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $77,251 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $80,775 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $76,562 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $81,967 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $90,112 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $86,597 |
Mecklenburg County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Mecklenburg County was $45,371 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Mecklenburg County median per capita income is $10,117 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Mecklenburg County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Mecklenburg 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% |
| Mecklenburg County | $45,371 | +0.35% | +9.60% |
Trends in Mecklenburg County, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $45,371, the per capita income for Mecklenburg was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Mecklenburg County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Mecklenburg County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $45,371 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $45,214 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $43,474 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $41,397 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $41,654 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $39,891 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $38,540 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $38,693 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $37,271 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $37,434 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $37,625 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $40,214 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $41,581 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $41,103 |
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