Burke County North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Burke County North Carolina area was $55,529 in 2021, the latest figures available. Burke County median household income is $6,443 lower than the median North Carolina household income and $14,188 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Burke County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Burke County 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 Burke County North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| North Carolina | $61,972 | -0.75% | +6.65% |
| Burke County | $55,529 | +3.12% | +17.87% |
Trends in Burke County, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $55,529, the median household income for Burke was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Burke County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Burke County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Burke County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $55,529 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $53,847 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $50,191 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $47,111 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $44,513 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $45,551 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $49,140 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $42,485 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $38,885 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $44,081 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $44,314 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $44,310 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $44,067 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $45,843 |
Burke County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Burke County was $64,763 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Burke County median family income is $12,838 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Burke County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Burke County North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| North Carolina | $77,601 | -0.92% | +6.05% |
| Burke County | $64,763 | -0.99% | +4.80% |
Trends in Burke County, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Burke is $64,763. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $65,413 and is now $650 (0.99%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Burke County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Burke County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Burke County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $64,763 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $65,413 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $63,826 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $61,799 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $57,973 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $52,225 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $60,429 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $57,884 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $56,113 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $59,419 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $55,240 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $55,401 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $57,213 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $57,750 |
Burke County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Burke County was $29,858 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Burke County median per capita income is $5,396 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Burke County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Burke County North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| North Carolina | $35,254 | +0.13% | +6.30% |
| Burke County | $29,858 | +2.68% | +1.75% |
Trends in Burke County, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $29,858, the per capita income for Burke was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Burke County, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Burke County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Burke County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $29,858 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $29,080 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $27,244 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $29,345 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $25,316 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $23,744 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $25,138 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $23,404 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $21,533 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $22,889 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $21,595 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $21,615 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $23,772 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $24,647 |
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