Burlington North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Burlington North Carolina metro area was $58,400 in 2021, the latest figures available. Burlington median household income is $3,572 lower than the median North Carolina household income and $11,317 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Burlington median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Burlington 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 Burlington North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| North Carolina | $61,972 | -0.75% | +6.65% |
| Burlington | $58,400 | -4.53% | +8.30% |
Trends in Burlington, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Burlington is $58,400. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $61,985 and is now $3,585 (5.78%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Burlington, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Burlington
| Date | US | North Carolina | Burlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $58,400 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $61,174 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $61,985 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $53,926 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $49,902 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $50,919 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $45,219 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $45,337 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $49,525 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $47,031 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $49,134 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $54,102 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $54,364 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $56,137 |
Burlington Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Burlington was $70,258 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Burlington median family income is $7,343 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Burlington will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Burlington North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| North Carolina | $77,601 | -0.92% | +6.05% |
| Burlington | $70,258 | -4.51% | -0.07% |
Trends in Burlington, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Burlington is $70,258. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $74,534 and is now $4,276 (5.74%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Burlington, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Burlington
| Date | US | North Carolina | Burlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $70,258 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $73,578 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $74,534 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $70,309 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $66,855 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $65,472 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $59,828 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $58,732 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $60,321 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $59,866 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $62,556 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $67,773 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $65,497 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $65,622 |
Burlington Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Burlington was $29,819 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Burlington median per capita income is $5,435 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Burlington will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Burlington North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| North Carolina | $35,254 | +0.13% | +6.30% |
| Burlington | $29,819 | -2.01% | +0.17% |
Trends in Burlington, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Burlington is $29,819. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $30,432 and is now $613 (2.01%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Burlington, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Burlington
| Date | US | North Carolina | Burlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $29,819 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $30,432 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $30,023 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $29,768 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $29,357 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $28,099 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $26,307 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $26,553 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $25,636 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $25,425 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $26,882 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $27,900 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $28,692 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $28,915 |
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