Wake County North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Wake County North Carolina area was $91,299 in 2021, the latest figures available. Wake County median household income is $29,327 higher than the median North Carolina household income and $21,582 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Wake County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Wake 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 Wake 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% |
| Wake County | $91,299 | -0.61% | +5.81% |
Trends in Wake County, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Wake is $91,299. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $91,855 and is now $556 (0.61%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Wake County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Wake County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Wake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $91,299 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $91,855 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $89,247 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $86,285 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $85,456 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $85,916 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $80,661 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $76,334 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $75,909 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $75,415 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $75,020 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $80,520 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $80,631 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $79,667 |
Wake County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Wake County was $114,236 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Wake County median family income is $36,635 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Wake County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Wake 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% |
| Wake County | $114,236 | -0.36% | +6.38% |
Trends in Wake County, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Wake is $114,236. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $114,643 and is now $407 (0.36%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Wake County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Wake County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Wake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $114,236 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $114,643 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $111,084 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $107,388 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $105,268 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $106,428 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $98,039 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $96,252 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $94,997 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $96,601 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $96,543 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $103,895 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $104,254 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $100,754 |
Wake County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Wake County was $46,470 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Wake County median per capita income is $11,216 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Wake County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Wake 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% |
| Wake County | $46,470 | -0.63% | +4.99% |
Trends in Wake County, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Wake is $46,470. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $46,763 and is now $293 (0.63%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Wake County, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Wake County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Wake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $46,470 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $46,763 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $45,445 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $44,261 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $42,241 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $43,485 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $40,434 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $39,407 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $39,512 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $38,100 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $37,640 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $39,068 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $42,540 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $42,370 |
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