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 $42,572 in 2016, the latest figures available. Hickory median household income is $8,012 lower than the median North Carolina household income and $15,045 less than the US median household income. 2017 metro income data (including Hickory median household income) will be released in September of 2018. Median family and per capita income for Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Hickory North Carolina
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $57,617 | +2.01% | +7.02% |
| North Carolina | $50,584 | +4.44% | +6.94% |
| Hickory | $42,572 | +4.11% | +8.62% |
Trends in Hickory, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Hickory is $42,572. Real median household income peaked in 2006 at $46,680 and is now $4,108 (8.80%) lower. From a post peak low of $39,059 in 2012, real median household income for Hickory has now grown by $3,513 (8.99%).
Real Median Household Income: Hickory, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Hickory
| Date | US | North Carolina | Hickory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $57,617 | $50,584 | $42,572 |
| 2015 | $56,480 | $48,434 | $40,890 |
| 2014 | $54,398 | $47,199 | $41,674 |
| 2013 | $53,838 | $47,302 | $39,195 |
| 2012 | $53,701 | $47,198 | $39,059 |
| 2011 | $53,879 | $46,853 | $41,526 |
| 2010 | $55,093 | $47,695 | $43,352 |
| 2009 | $56,180 | $48,856 | $41,783 |
| 2008 | $58,000 | $51,891 | $46,107 |
| 2007 | $58,736 | $51,709 | $45,607 |
| 2006 | $57,677 | $50,741 | $46,680 |
| 2005 | $56,832 | $50,056 | $45,954 |
Hickory Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Hickory was $51,881 in 2016. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Hickory median family income is $10,408 lower. As with the median household income data, 2017 family income data for Hickory will be released in September of 2018.
Real Median Family Income for Hickory North Carolina
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $71,062 | +2.81% | +7.71% |
| North Carolina | $62,289 | +2.39% | +7.73% |
| Hickory | $51,881 | -1.78% | -1.05% |
Trends in Hickory, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Hickory is $51,881. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $57,602 and is now $5,721 (9.93%) lower. From a post peak low of $50,102 in 2011, real median family income for Hickory has now grown by $1,779 (3.55%).
Real Median Family Income: Hickory, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Hickory
| Date | US | North Carolina | Hickory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $71,062 | $62,289 | $51,881 |
| 2015 | $69,122 | $60,833 | $52,821 |
| 2014 | $66,820 | $58,172 | $51,067 |
| 2013 | $65,977 | $57,817 | $52,431 |
| 2012 | $65,363 | $57,489 | $52,832 |
| 2011 | $65,564 | $57,698 | $50,102 |
| 2010 | $66,721 | $58,256 | $52,893 |
| 2009 | $68,329 | $60,729 | $53,035 |
| 2008 | $70,638 | $63,082 | $57,602 |
| 2007 | $70,813 | $63,700 | $56,033 |
| 2006 | $69,670 | $62,301 | $56,878 |
| 2005 | $68,618 | $60,638 | $55,710 |
Hickory Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Hickory was $23,451 in 2016. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Hickory median per capita income is $4,705 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2017 per capita income data for Hickory will be released in September of 2018.
Real Per Capita Income for Hickory North Carolina
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $31,128 | +2.54% | +7.19% |
| North Carolina | $28,156 | +3.74% | +7.68% |
| Hickory | $23,451 | +3.94% | +9.54% |
Trends in Hickory, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Hickory is $23,451. Real per capita income peaked in 2008 at $24,243 and is now $792 (3.27%) lower. From a post peak low of $21,199 in 2014, real per capita income for Hickory has now grown by $2,252 (10.62%).
Real Per Capita Income: Hickory, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Hickory
| Date | US | North Carolina | Hickory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $31,128 | $28,156 | $23,451 |
| 2015 | $30,358 | $27,140 | $22,562 |
| 2014 | $29,288 | $26,130 | $21,199 |
| 2013 | $29,041 | $26,148 | $21,408 |
| 2012 | $28,558 | $25,543 | $21,295 |
| 2011 | $28,494 | $25,719 | $21,620 |
| 2010 | $28,687 | $25,795 | $22,225 |
| 2009 | $29,542 | $26,627 | $21,830 |
| 2008 | $30,755 | $28,109 | $24,243 |
| 2007 | $30,894 | $28,137 | $23,687 |
| 2006 | $30,078 | $27,314 | $23,646 |
| 2005 | $30,768 | $27,676 | $24,209 |
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