Durham County North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Durham County North Carolina area was $71,403 in 2021, the latest figures available. Durham County median household income is $9,431 higher than the median North Carolina household income and $1,686 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Durham County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Durham 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 Durham 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% |
| Durham County | $71,403 | -0.21% | +13.95% |
Trends in Durham County, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Durham is $71,403. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $71,552 and is now $149 (0.21%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Durham County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Durham County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Durham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $71,403 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $71,552 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $69,220 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $62,659 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $66,195 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $60,778 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $61,176 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $57,856 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $61,147 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $60,404 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $55,813 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $61,340 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $61,810 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $62,501 |
Durham County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Durham County was $93,997 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Durham County median family income is $16,396 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Durham County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Durham 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% |
| Durham County | $93,997 | +2.60% | +13.67% |
Trends in Durham County, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $93,997, the median family income for Durham was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Durham County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Durham County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Durham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $93,997 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $91,614 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $85,899 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $82,692 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $91,193 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $84,140 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $81,466 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $74,328 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $82,646 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $74,646 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $69,451 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $77,256 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $79,030 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $76,522 |
Durham County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Durham County was $42,774 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Durham County median per capita income is $7,520 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Durham County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Durham 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% |
| Durham County | $42,774 | +3.50% | +14.90% |
Trends in Durham County, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $42,774, the per capita income for Durham was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Durham County, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Durham County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Durham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $42,774 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $41,328 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $38,358 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $37,226 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $38,355 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $36,512 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $35,057 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $33,552 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $36,890 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $34,522 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $32,191 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $33,582 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $34,304 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $36,607 |
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