Gaston County North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Gaston County North Carolina area was $54,734 in 2021, the latest figures available. Gaston County median household income is $7,238 lower than the median North Carolina household income and $14,983 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Gaston County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Gaston 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 Gaston 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% |
| Gaston County | $54,734 | -6.06% | -3.82% |
Trends in Gaston County, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Gaston is $54,734. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $59,977 and is now $5,243 (8.74%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Gaston County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Gaston County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Gaston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $54,734 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $58,264 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $59,977 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $56,906 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $54,898 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $54,996 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $50,653 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $46,981 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $48,612 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $48,550 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $49,104 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $51,059 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $54,046 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $49,019 |
Gaston County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Gaston County was $70,160 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Gaston County median family income is $7,441 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Gaston County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Gaston 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% |
| Gaston County | $70,160 | -4.72% | -1.18% |
Trends in Gaston County, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Gaston is $70,160. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $74,752 and is now $4,592 (6.14%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Gaston County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Gaston County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Gaston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $70,160 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $73,634 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $74,752 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $71,001 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $71,652 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $64,013 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $60,303 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $59,460 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $58,508 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $59,374 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $61,494 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $62,614 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $69,072 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $61,448 |
Gaston County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Gaston County was $30,550 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Gaston County median per capita income is $4,704 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Gaston County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Gaston 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% |
| Gaston County | $30,550 | -1.68% | +4.28% |
Trends in Gaston County, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Gaston is $30,550. Real per capita income peaked in 2016 at $31,078 and is now $528 (1.70%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Gaston County, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Gaston County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Gaston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $30,550 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $31,073 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $30,545 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $29,296 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $28,711 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $31,078 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $26,437 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $26,105 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $26,349 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $25,797 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $26,573 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $28,102 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $27,722 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $27,563 |
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