Wilkes County North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Wilkes County North Carolina area was $43,933 in 2021, the latest figures available. Wilkes County median household income is $18,039 lower than the median North Carolina household income and $25,784 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Wilkes County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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% |
| Wilkes County | $43,933 | -3.76% | -6.32% |
Trends in Wilkes County, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Wilkes is $43,933. Real median household income peaked in 2018 at $46,898 and is now $2,965 (6.32%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Wilkes County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Wilkes County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Wilkes County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $43,933 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $45,648 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $45,877 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $46,898 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $45,310 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $46,665 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $46,794 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $35,218 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $36,271 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $39,039 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $36,436 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $42,891 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $46,771 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $46,252 |
Wilkes County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Wilkes County was $56,479 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Wilkes County median family income is $21,122 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Wilkes County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Wilkes 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% |
| Wilkes County | $56,479 | -7.47% | -2.91% |
Trends in Wilkes County, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Wilkes is $56,479. Real median family income peaked in 2007 at $64,953 and is now $8,474 (13.05%) lower. From a post peak low of $42,184 in 2013, real median family income for Wilkes has now grown by $14,295 (33.89%).
Real Median Family Income: Wilkes County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Wilkes County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Wilkes County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $56,479 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $61,039 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $63,747 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $58,171 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $55,935 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $59,411 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $57,145 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $49,997 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $42,184 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $49,623 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $43,693 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $53,525 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $64,953 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $56,729 |
Wilkes County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Wilkes County was $24,701 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Wilkes County median per capita income is $10,553 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Wilkes County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Wilkes 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% |
| Wilkes County | $24,701 | -5.31% | -17.30% |
Trends in Wilkes County, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Wilkes is $24,701. Real per capita income peaked in 2018 at $29,870 and is now $5,169 (17.30%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Wilkes County, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Wilkes County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Wilkes County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $24,701 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $26,087 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $26,648 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $29,870 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $26,322 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $24,299 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $24,716 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $21,098 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $21,149 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $22,644 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $21,224 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $25,959 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $27,052 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $23,723 |
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