Chatham County North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Chatham County North Carolina area was $84,555 in 2021, the latest figures available. Chatham County median household income is $22,583 higher than the median North Carolina household income and $14,838 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Chatham County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Chatham 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 Chatham 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% |
| Chatham County | $84,555 | +6.71% | +4.55% |
Trends in Chatham County, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $84,555, the median household income for Chatham was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Chatham County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Chatham County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Chatham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $84,555 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $79,241 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $70,852 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $80,878 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $63,851 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $71,085 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $63,632 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $62,123 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $65,879 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $64,673 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | — |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | — |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | — |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | — |
Chatham County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Chatham County was $114,418 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Chatham County median family income is $36,817 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Chatham County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Chatham 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% |
| Chatham County | $114,418 | +10.92% | +25.06% |
Trends in Chatham County, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $114,418, the median family income for Chatham was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Chatham County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Chatham County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Chatham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $114,418 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $103,156 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $87,630 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $91,491 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $92,438 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $90,646 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $79,859 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $80,466 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $82,029 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $74,034 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | — |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | — |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | — |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | — |
Chatham County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Chatham County was $51,362 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Chatham County median per capita income is $16,108 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Chatham County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Chatham 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% |
| Chatham County | $51,362 | +6.38% | +11.54% |
Trends in Chatham County, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $51,362, the per capita income for Chatham was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Chatham County, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Chatham County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Chatham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $51,362 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $48,283 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $43,340 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $46,046 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $40,858 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $44,893 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $40,102 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $38,567 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $36,152 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $33,181 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | — |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | — |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | — |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | — |
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