Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton North Carolina metro area was $48,079 in 2017, the latest figures available. Hickory median household income is $4,673 lower than the median North Carolina household income and $12,257 less than the US median household income. 2018 metro income data (including Hickory median household income) will be released in September of 2019. Median family and per capita income for Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Hickory North Carolina
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $60,336 | +2.51% | +8.49% |
| North Carolina | $52,752 | +2.09% | +9.32% |
| Hickory | $48,079 | +10.56% | +12.85% |
Trends in Hickory, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $48,079, the median household income for Hickory was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Median Household Income: Hickory, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Hickory
| Date | US | North Carolina | Hickory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,336 | $52,752 | $48,079 |
| 2016 | $58,856 | $51,672 | $43,488 |
| 2015 | $57,709 | $49,489 | $41,780 |
| 2014 | $55,613 | $48,253 | $42,604 |
| 2013 | $55,072 | $48,385 | $40,093 |
| 2012 | $54,948 | $48,294 | $39,965 |
| 2011 | $55,162 | $47,969 | $42,515 |
| 2010 | $56,388 | $48,816 | $44,371 |
| 2009 | $57,519 | $50,020 | $42,778 |
| 2008 | $59,382 | $53,127 | $47,205 |
| 2007 | $60,135 | $52,941 | $46,693 |
| 2006 | $59,051 | $51,950 | $47,792 |
Hickory Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Hickory was $57,482 in 2017. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Hickory median family income is $8,482 lower. As with the median household income data, 2018 family income data for Hickory will be released in September of 2019.
Real Median Family Income for Hickory North Carolina
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $73,891 | +1.79% | +8.17% |
| North Carolina | $65,964 | +3.67% | +10.92% |
| Hickory | $57,482 | +8.46% | +10.10% |
Trends in Hickory, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Hickory is $57,482. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $58,974 and is now $1,492 (2.53%) lower. From a post peak low of $51,296 in 2011, real median family income for Hickory has now grown by $6,186 (12.06%).
Real Median Family Income: Hickory, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Hickory
| Date | US | North Carolina | Hickory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,891 | $65,964 | $57,482 |
| 2016 | $72,591 | $63,629 | $52,997 |
| 2015 | $70,627 | $62,157 | $53,971 |
| 2014 | $68,313 | $59,472 | $52,207 |
| 2013 | $67,488 | $59,141 | $53,632 |
| 2012 | $66,880 | $58,824 | $54,059 |
| 2011 | $67,126 | $59,073 | $51,296 |
| 2010 | $68,289 | $59,626 | $54,136 |
| 2009 | $69,958 | $62,176 | $54,299 |
| 2008 | $72,321 | $64,585 | $58,974 |
| 2007 | $72,500 | $65,217 | $57,368 |
| 2006 | $71,330 | $63,786 | $58,233 |
Hickory Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Hickory was $25,996 in 2017. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Hickory median per capita income is $3,564 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2018 per capita income data for Hickory will be released in September of 2019.
Real Per Capita Income for Hickory North Carolina
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $32,397 | +1.88% | +8.20% |
| North Carolina | $29,560 | +2.77% | +10.65% |
| Hickory | $25,996 | +8.52% | +19.95% |
Trends in Hickory, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $25,996, the per capita income for Hickory was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Per Capita Income: Hickory, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Hickory
| Date | US | North Carolina | Hickory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,397 | $29,560 | $25,996 |
| 2016 | $31,798 | $28,762 | $23,955 |
| 2015 | $31,019 | $27,730 | $23,054 |
| 2014 | $29,942 | $26,714 | $21,672 |
| 2013 | $29,706 | $26,748 | $21,898 |
| 2012 | $29,221 | $26,136 | $21,789 |
| 2011 | $29,173 | $26,332 | $22,135 |
| 2010 | $29,361 | $26,401 | $22,747 |
| 2009 | $30,246 | $27,262 | $22,351 |
| 2008 | $31,488 | $28,778 | $24,820 |
| 2007 | $31,629 | $28,808 | $24,251 |
| 2006 | $30,795 | $27,965 | $24,210 |
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