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 $65,317 in 2019, the latest figures available. Durham County median household income is $7,976 higher than the median North Carolina household income and $395 less than the US median household income. 2020 county income data (including Durham County median household income) will be released in September of 2021. Median family and per capita income for Durham County are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Durham County North Carolina
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $65,712 | +4.21% | +7.05% |
| North Carolina | $57,341 | +4.58% | +6.40% |
| Durham County | $65,317 | +10.47% | +13.89% |
Trends in Durham County, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $65,317, the median household income for Durham was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Median Household Income: Durham County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Durham County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Durham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $65,712 | $57,341 | $65,317 |
| 2018 | $63,059 | $54,831 | $59,125 |
| 2017 | $62,927 | $55,017 | $62,462 |
| 2016 | $61,383 | $53,890 | $57,351 |
| 2015 | $60,187 | $51,614 | $57,727 |
| 2014 | $58,001 | $50,325 | $54,593 |
| 2013 | $57,437 | $50,463 | $57,698 |
| 2012 | $57,307 | $50,367 | $56,998 |
| 2011 | $57,531 | $50,029 | $52,666 |
| 2010 | $58,809 | $50,912 | $55,701 |
| 2009 | $59,988 | $52,168 | $57,881 |
| 2007 | $62,717 | $55,214 | $58,324 |
| 2005 | $60,684 | $53,449 | $58,976 |
Durham County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Durham County was $81,056 in 2019. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Durham County median family income is $9,007 higher. As with the median household income data, 2020 family income data for Durham County will be released in September of 2021.
Real Median Family Income for Durham County North Carolina
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $80,944 | +4.06% | +6.92% |
| North Carolina | $72,049 | +4.35% | +8.57% |
| Durham County | $81,056 | +3.88% | +2.09% |
Trends in Durham County, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Durham is $81,056. Real median family income peaked in 2017 at $86,050 and is now $4,994 (5.80%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Durham County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Durham County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Durham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $80,944 | $72,049 | $81,056 |
| 2018 | $77,786 | $69,045 | $78,029 |
| 2017 | $77,064 | $68,796 | $86,050 |
| 2016 | $75,707 | $66,360 | $79,395 |
| 2015 | $73,660 | $64,826 | $76,873 |
| 2014 | $71,246 | $62,025 | $70,136 |
| 2013 | $70,386 | $61,681 | $77,986 |
| 2012 | $69,752 | $61,350 | $70,437 |
| 2011 | $70,009 | $61,610 | $65,535 |
| 2010 | $71,221 | $62,186 | $71,670 |
| 2009 | $72,962 | $64,846 | $72,900 |
| 2007 | $75,612 | $68,017 | $74,573 |
| 2005 | $73,269 | $64,748 | $72,207 |
Durham County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Durham County was $36,195 in 2019. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Durham County median per capita income is $4,174 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2020 per capita income data for Durham County will be released in September of 2021.
Real Per Capita Income for Durham County North Carolina
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $35,672 | +3.57% | +7.57% |
| North Carolina | $32,021 | +2.32% | +6.75% |
| Durham County | $36,195 | +3.04% | +5.06% |
Trends in Durham County, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $36,195, the per capita income for Durham was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Per Capita Income: Durham County, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Durham County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Durham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $35,672 | $32,021 | $36,195 |
| 2018 | $34,444 | $31,294 | $35,127 |
| 2017 | $33,788 | $30,829 | $36,192 |
| 2016 | $33,163 | $29,996 | $34,453 |
| 2015 | $32,351 | $28,921 | $33,080 |
| 2014 | $31,228 | $27,861 | $31,659 |
| 2013 | $30,982 | $27,896 | $34,809 |
| 2012 | $30,476 | $27,258 | $32,575 |
| 2011 | $30,425 | $27,462 | $30,376 |
| 2010 | $30,622 | $27,535 | $30,346 |
| 2009 | $31,545 | $28,432 | $31,689 |
| 2007 | $32,987 | $30,044 | $32,369 |
| 2005 | $32,854 | $29,552 | $34,543 |
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