Durham-Chapel Hill North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Durham-Chapel Hill North Carolina metro area was $71,601 in 2021, the latest figures available. Durham median household income is $9,629 higher than the median North Carolina household income and $1,884 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Durham median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Durham-Chapel Hill 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 Durham North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| North Carolina | $61,972 | -0.75% | +6.65% |
| Durham | $71,601 | -0.07% | +6.84% |
Trends in Durham, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Durham is $71,601. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $71,649 and is now $48 (0.07%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Durham, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Durham
| Date | US | North Carolina | Durham |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $71,601 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $71,649 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $69,205 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $67,019 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $67,720 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $63,431 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $61,937 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $59,556 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $62,316 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $59,420 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $58,780 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $63,169 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $63,350 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $61,690 |
Durham Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Durham was $96,712 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Durham median family income is $19,111 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Durham will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Durham North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| North Carolina | $77,601 | -0.92% | +6.05% |
| Durham | $96,712 | +2.50% | +11.11% |
Trends in Durham, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $96,712, the median family income for Durham was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Durham, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Durham
| Date | US | North Carolina | Durham |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $96,712 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $94,354 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $88,570 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $87,042 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $92,539 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $87,035 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $85,355 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $79,026 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $81,826 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $75,711 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $76,311 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $80,695 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $83,549 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $79,173 |
Durham Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Durham was $42,492 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Durham median per capita income is $7,238 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Durham will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Durham North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| North Carolina | $35,254 | +0.13% | +6.30% |
| Durham | $42,492 | +2.42% | +4.32% |
Trends in Durham, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $42,492, the per capita income for Durham was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Durham, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Durham
| Date | US | North Carolina | Durham |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $42,492 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $41,486 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $38,975 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $40,732 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $39,680 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $38,284 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $37,009 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $36,059 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $36,878 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $34,917 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $34,611 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $35,019 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $36,627 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $38,671 |
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