Raleigh-Cary North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Raleigh-Cary North Carolina metro area was $85,303 in 2021, the latest figures available. Raleigh median household income is $23,331 higher than the median North Carolina household income and $15,586 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Raleigh median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Raleigh-Cary 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 Raleigh North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| North Carolina | $61,972 | -0.75% | +6.65% |
| Raleigh | $85,303 | -1.45% | +5.18% |
Trends in Raleigh, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Raleigh is $85,303. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $86,561 and is now $1,258 (1.45%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Raleigh, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Raleigh
| Date | US | North Carolina | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $85,303 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $86,561 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $84,882 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $81,100 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $80,215 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $80,935 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $75,223 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $71,384 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $71,890 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $71,310 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $71,466 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $75,086 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $76,121 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $74,009 |
Raleigh Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Raleigh was $104,329 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Raleigh median family income is $26,728 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Raleigh will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Raleigh North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| North Carolina | $77,601 | -0.92% | +6.05% |
| Raleigh | $104,329 | -1.97% | +5.66% |
Trends in Raleigh, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Raleigh is $104,329. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $106,428 and is now $2,099 (1.97%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Raleigh, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Raleigh
| Date | US | North Carolina | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $104,329 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $106,428 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $104,948 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $98,741 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $97,935 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $98,843 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $91,488 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $89,102 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $86,924 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $88,549 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $88,026 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $94,868 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $95,342 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $92,096 |
Raleigh Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Raleigh was $43,276 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Raleigh median per capita income is $8,022 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Raleigh will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Raleigh North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| North Carolina | $35,254 | +0.13% | +6.30% |
| Raleigh | $43,276 | -0.95% | +4.54% |
Trends in Raleigh, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Raleigh is $43,276. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $43,692 and is now $416 (0.95%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Raleigh, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Raleigh
| Date | US | North Carolina | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $43,276 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $43,692 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $42,611 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $41,395 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $39,849 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $40,262 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $37,704 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $36,781 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $36,725 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $35,421 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $35,399 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $36,614 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $39,392 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $39,406 |
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