Orange County North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Orange County North Carolina area was $80,294 in 2021, the latest figures available. Orange County median household income is $18,322 higher than the median North Carolina household income and $10,577 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Orange County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Orange 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 Orange 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% |
| Orange County | $80,294 | -0.76% | +2.56% |
Trends in Orange County, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Orange is $80,294. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $80,906 and is now $612 (0.76%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Orange County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Orange County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $80,294 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $80,906 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $78,738 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $78,293 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $77,302 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $74,994 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $69,946 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $68,343 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $69,209 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $60,405 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $68,188 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $63,495 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $71,706 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $61,162 |
Orange County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Orange County was $120,179 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Orange County median family income is $42,578 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Orange County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Orange 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% |
| Orange County | $120,179 | -3.79% | +7.77% |
Trends in Orange County, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Orange is $120,179. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $125,578 and is now $5,399 (4.30%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Orange County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Orange County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $120,179 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $124,911 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $125,578 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $111,515 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $109,579 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $101,850 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $107,581 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $94,652 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $92,710 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $100,209 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $100,864 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $93,455 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $102,087 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $97,259 |
Orange County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Orange County was $45,510 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Orange County median per capita income is $10,256 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Orange County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Orange 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% |
| Orange County | $45,510 | -0.91% | -7.03% |
Trends in Orange County, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Orange is $45,510. Real per capita income peaked in 2018 at $48,953 and is now $3,443 (7.03%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Orange County, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Orange County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $45,510 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $45,927 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $44,769 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $48,953 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $44,256 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $40,408 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $43,144 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $43,140 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $40,714 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $40,133 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $40,122 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $39,809 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $44,613 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $47,008 |
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