Wilmington North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Wilmington North Carolina metro area was $66,939 in 2021, the latest figures available. Wilmington median household income is $4,967 higher than the median North Carolina household income and $2,778 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Wilmington median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Wilmington 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 Wilmington North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| North Carolina | $61,972 | -0.75% | +6.65% |
| Wilmington | $66,939 | +2.65% | +17.60% |
Trends in Wilmington, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $66,939, the median household income for Wilmington was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Wilmington, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Wilmington
| Date | US | North Carolina | Wilmington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $66,939 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $65,212 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $61,113 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $56,922 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $57,933 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $56,627 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $60,216 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $55,525 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $55,445 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $59,110 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $52,226 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $55,741 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $58,658 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $57,020 |
Wilmington Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Wilmington was $88,829 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Wilmington median family income is $11,228 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Wilmington will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Wilmington North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| North Carolina | $77,601 | -0.92% | +6.05% |
| Wilmington | $88,829 | +0.48% | +14.42% |
Trends in Wilmington, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $88,829, the median family income for Wilmington was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Wilmington, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Wilmington
| Date | US | North Carolina | Wilmington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $88,829 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $88,402 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $84,871 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $77,633 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $83,967 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $76,118 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $78,785 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $73,097 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $68,697 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $70,901 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $68,180 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $69,271 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $72,982 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $70,110 |
Wilmington Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Wilmington was $42,316 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Wilmington median per capita income is $7,062 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Wilmington will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Wilmington North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| North Carolina | $35,254 | +0.13% | +6.30% |
| Wilmington | $42,316 | +5.43% | +24.44% |
Trends in Wilmington, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $42,316, the per capita income for Wilmington was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Wilmington, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Wilmington
| Date | US | North Carolina | Wilmington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $42,316 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $40,135 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $36,426 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $34,006 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $37,513 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $33,182 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $33,195 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $33,003 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $32,123 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $32,635 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $32,042 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $33,092 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $36,543 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $33,681 |
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