North Carolina Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$72,388

Total Households

4,282,345

High Earners ($150k+)

18.7%

Very Low (<$20k)

12.2%

North Carolina Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in North Carolina (2024).

North Carolina Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k12.2%
Low $20k-34k11.0%
Lower Middle $35k-49k11.7%
Middle $50k-74k16.8%
Upper Middle $75k-149k29.7%
High $150k+18.7%



Household Income FAQs for North Carolina

The median household income in North Carolina is $72,388.

In recent years, the median household income in North Carolina has increased by 58.9%.