Winston-Salem North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Winston-Salem North Carolina metro area was $57,392 in 2021, the latest figures available. Winston median household income is $4,580 lower than the median North Carolina household income and $12,325 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Winston median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Winston-Salem 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 Winston North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| North Carolina | $61,972 | -0.75% | +6.65% |
| Winston | $57,392 | -0.05% | +9.22% |
Trends in Winston, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Winston is $57,392. Real median household income peaked in 2006 at $60,222 and is now $2,830 (4.70%) lower. From a post peak low of $49,584 in 2013, real median household income for Winston has now grown by $7,808 (15.75%).
Real Median Household Income: Winston, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Winston
| Date | US | North Carolina | Winston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $57,392 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $57,419 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $55,448 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $52,545 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $54,337 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $53,867 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $51,574 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $50,021 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $49,584 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $49,953 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $51,165 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $57,878 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $58,907 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $59,028 |
Winston Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Winston was $72,455 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Winston median family income is $5,146 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Winston will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Winston North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| North Carolina | $77,601 | -0.92% | +6.05% |
| Winston | $72,455 | -0.95% | +7.26% |
Trends in Winston, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Winston is $72,455. Real median family income peaked in 2007 at $74,991 and is now $2,536 (3.38%) lower. From a post peak low of $62,995 in 2012, real median family income for Winston has now grown by $9,460 (15.02%).
Real Median Family Income: Winston, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Winston
| Date | US | North Carolina | Winston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $72,455 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $73,149 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $71,338 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $67,548 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $68,577 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $65,292 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $67,325 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $63,037 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $64,730 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $62,995 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $65,036 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $69,549 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $74,991 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $73,705 |
Winston Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Winston was $32,486 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Winston median per capita income is $2,768 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Winston will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Winston North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| North Carolina | $35,254 | +0.13% | +6.30% |
| Winston | $32,486 | +0.72% | +5.38% |
Trends in Winston, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Winston is $32,486. Real per capita income peaked in 2005 at $32,739 and is now $253 (0.77%) lower. From a post peak low of $27,503 in 2014, real per capita income for Winston has now grown by $4,983 (18.12%).
Real Per Capita Income: Winston, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Winston
| Date | US | North Carolina | Winston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $32,486 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $32,255 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $30,887 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $30,828 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $31,345 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $30,331 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $29,931 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $27,503 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $28,832 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $29,572 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $29,342 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $29,742 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $32,354 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $32,739 |
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