Rocky Mount North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Rocky Mount North Carolina metro area was $51,769 in 2021, the latest figures available. Rocky Mount median household income is $10,203 lower than the median North Carolina household income and $17,948 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Rocky Mount median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| North Carolina | $61,972 | -0.75% | +6.65% |
| Rocky Mount | $51,769 | +0.70% | +2.67% |
Trends in Rocky Mount, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Rocky mount is $51,769. Real median household income peaked in 2007 at $53,755 and is now $1,986 (3.69%) lower. From a post peak low of $42,683 in 2015, real median household income for Rocky mount has now grown by $9,086 (21.29%).
Real Median Household Income: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Rocky Mount
| Date | US | North Carolina | Rocky Mount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $51,769 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $51,411 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $49,242 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $50,423 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $47,287 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $44,001 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $42,683 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $46,289 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $43,044 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $44,119 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $48,007 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $46,103 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $53,755 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $47,104 |
Rocky Mount Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Rocky Mount was $69,281 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Rocky Mount median family income is $8,320 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Rocky Mount will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Rocky Mount North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| North Carolina | $77,601 | -0.92% | +6.05% |
| Rocky Mount | $69,281 | +6.21% | +8.06% |
Trends in Rocky Mount, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $69,281, the median family income for Rocky mount was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Rocky Mount
| Date | US | North Carolina | Rocky Mount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $69,281 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $65,233 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $58,673 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $64,112 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $60,059 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $58,116 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $57,490 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $54,505 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $56,468 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $53,944 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $57,615 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $53,123 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $62,738 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $55,009 |
Rocky Mount Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Rocky Mount was $29,306 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Rocky Mount median per capita income is $5,948 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Rocky Mount will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Rocky Mount North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| North Carolina | $35,254 | +0.13% | +6.30% |
| Rocky Mount | $29,306 | +0.92% | +0.43% |
Trends in Rocky Mount, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $29,306, the per capita income for Rocky mount was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Rocky Mount
| Date | US | North Carolina | Rocky Mount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $29,306 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $29,038 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $27,743 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $29,181 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $25,775 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $25,511 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $25,215 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $24,153 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $24,060 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $22,584 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $23,696 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $24,127 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $27,883 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $26,542 |
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