Wake County, North Carolina Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$105,768

Total Households

460,175

High Earners ($150k+)

33.3%

Very Low (<$20k)

7.1%

Wake County, North Carolina Household Income Distribution Chart

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

Wake County, North Carolina Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k7.1%
Low $20k-34k6.9%
Lower Middle $35k-49k8.3%
Middle $50k-74k13.5%
Upper Middle $75k-149k30.9%
High $150k+33.3%



Household Income FAQs for Wake County, North Carolina

The median household income in Wake County, North Carolina is $105,768.

In recent years, the median household income in Wake County, North Carolina has increased by 65.9%.