Highest-earning counties in North Carolina
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April 9, 2021
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Highest-earning counties in North Carolina
The 2019 median household income in the U.S. was $68,703, up 6.8% from 2018. COVID-19 in 2020 drastically altered income and poverty levels, along with consumer habits and job opportunities.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-earning counties in North Carolina using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by 2019 5-year estimate median household income. Keep reading to discover which counties in your state rake in the most cash.
Data shows that annual income depends heavily on an individual’s educational attainment, race, ethnicity, gender, and even location. One cluster of the United States is particularly well off: The five counties with the highest median household income in the country can all be found in the Washington D.C. metropolitan areas of Maryland and Northern Virginia. These counties can likely attribute their wealth to their proximity to Washington D.C., which attracts highly educated and skilled people in areas of law and public policy. And people in those fields often marry each other, making two high-earning households one very high-earning household.
Keep reading to learn more about the highest-earning counties in North Carolina.
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#50. Perquimans County
- Median household income: $47,162
--- 13.6% below state median, 25.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 18.2%
--- #1,703 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 14.3%
--- #914 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 13.6% below state median, 25.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 18.2%
--- #1,703 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 14.3%
--- #914 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#49. Jackson County
- Median household income: $47,252
--- 13.5% below state median, 24.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 16.1%
--- #2,111 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 14.2%
--- #937 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 13.5% below state median, 24.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 16.1%
--- #2,111 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 14.2%
--- #937 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#48. Randolph County
- Median household income: $47,288
--- 13.4% below state median, 24.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 15.0%
--- #2,330 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.4%
--- #1,341 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 13.4% below state median, 24.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 15.0%
--- #2,330 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.4%
--- #1,341 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#47. Pitt County
- Median household income: $47,437
--- 13.1% below state median, 24.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.3%
--- #1,346 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 16.3%
--- #609 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 13.1% below state median, 24.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.3%
--- #1,346 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 16.3%
--- #609 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#46. Watauga County
- Median household income: $47,526
--- 13.0% below state median, 24.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.4%
--- #1,335 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 19.0%
--- #334 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 13.0% below state median, 24.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.4%
--- #1,335 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 19.0%
--- #334 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#45. Stokes County
- Median household income: $48,054
--- 12.0% below state median, 23.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 13.2%
--- #2,611 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.4%
--- #1,354 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 12.0% below state median, 23.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 13.2%
--- #2,611 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.4%
--- #1,354 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#44. Hoke County
- Median household income: $48,072
--- 12.0% below state median, 23.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 16.9%
--- #1,973 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 17.0%
--- #533 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 12.0% below state median, 23.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 16.9%
--- #1,973 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 17.0%
--- #533 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#43. Alexander County
- Median household income: $48,756
--- 10.7% below state median, 22.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 18.1%
--- #1,734 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.9%
--- #1,773 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 10.7% below state median, 22.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 18.1%
--- #1,734 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.9%
--- #1,773 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#42. Polk County
- Median household income: $48,787
--- 10.6% below state median, 22.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 18.3%
--- #1,686 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.7%
--- #2,395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 10.6% below state median, 22.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 18.3%
--- #1,686 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.7%
--- #2,395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#41. Nash County
- Median household income: $49,537
--- 9.3% below state median, 21.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.0%
--- #1,389 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.9%
--- #992 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 9.3% below state median, 21.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.0%
--- #1,389 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.9%
--- #992 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#40. Davidson County
- Median household income: $49,546
--- 9.3% below state median, 21.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.5%
--- #1,859 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.5%
--- #1,588 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 9.3% below state median, 21.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.5%
--- #1,859 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.5%
--- #1,588 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#39. Alamance County
- Median household income: $49,688
--- 9.0% below state median, 20.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.1%
--- #1,381 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.6%
--- #1,566 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 9.0% below state median, 20.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.1%
--- #1,381 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.6%
--- #1,566 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#38. Rowan County
- Median household income: $49,842
--- 8.7% below state median, 20.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.1%
--- #1,946 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.6%
--- #1,566 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 8.7% below state median, 20.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.1%
--- #1,946 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.6%
--- #1,566 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#37. Lee County
- Median household income: $49,994
--- 8.4% below state median, 20.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.2%
--- #1,516 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.1%
--- #1,432 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 8.4% below state median, 20.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.2%
--- #1,516 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.1%
--- #1,432 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#36. Transylvania County
- Median household income: $50,212
--- 8.0% below state median, 20.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.6%
--- #1,831 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.2%
--- #1,672 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 8.0% below state median, 20.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.6%
--- #1,831 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.2%
--- #1,672 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#35. Onslow County
- Median household income: $50,278
--- 7.9% below state median, 20.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 16.7%
--- #2,001 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.2%
--- #1,984 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 7.9% below state median, 20.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 16.7%
--- #2,001 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.2%
--- #1,984 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#34. Pasquotank County
- Median household income: $50,558
--- 7.4% below state median, 19.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.8%
--- #1,798 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.4%
--- #1,098 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 7.4% below state median, 19.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.8%
--- #1,798 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.4%
--- #1,098 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#33. Gates County
- Median household income: $50,750
--- 7.1% below state median, 19.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.9%
--- #1,783 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.2%
--- #1,984 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 7.1% below state median, 19.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.9%
--- #1,783 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.2%
--- #1,984 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#32. Person County
- Median household income: $51,020
--- 6.6% below state median, 18.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 18.6%
--- #1,625 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.8%
--- #1,512 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 6.6% below state median, 18.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 18.6%
--- #1,625 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.8%
--- #1,512 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#31. Forsyth County
- Median household income: $51,569
--- 5.6% below state median, 17.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.9%
--- #1,115 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.9%
--- #1,222 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 5.6% below state median, 17.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.9%
--- #1,115 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.9%
--- #1,222 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#30. Haywood County
- Median household income: $51,659
--- 5.4% below state median, 17.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.0%
--- #1,553 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.7%
--- #1,834 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 5.4% below state median, 17.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.0%
--- #1,553 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.7%
--- #1,834 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#29. Catawba County
- Median household income: $52,056
--- 4.7% below state median, 17.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.1%
--- #1,532 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.3%
--- #1,645 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 4.7% below state median, 17.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.1%
--- #1,532 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.3%
--- #1,645 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#28. Buncombe County
- Median household income: $52,207
--- 4.4% below state median, 16.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.9%
--- #1,115 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.0%
--- #2,044 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 4.4% below state median, 16.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.9%
--- #1,115 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.0%
--- #2,044 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#27. Stanly County
- Median household income: $52,623
--- 3.6% below state median, 16.3% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.7%
--- #1,438 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.0%
--- #1,737 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 3.6% below state median, 16.3% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.7%
--- #1,438 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.0%
--- #1,737 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#26. Craven County
- Median household income: $52,687
--- 3.5% below state median, 16.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.9%
--- #1,263 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.6%
--- #1,865 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 3.5% below state median, 16.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.9%
--- #1,263 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.6%
--- #1,865 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#25. Gaston County
- Median household income: $52,835
--- 3.2% below state median, 15.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.5%
--- #1,316 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.1%
--- #1,432 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 3.2% below state median, 15.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.5%
--- #1,316 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.1%
--- #1,432 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#24. Guilford County
- Median household income: $53,261
--- 2.5% below state median, 15.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.0%
--- #957 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.8%
--- #1,512 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 2.5% below state median, 15.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.0%
--- #957 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.8%
--- #1,512 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#23. Harnett County
- Median household income: $53,554
--- 1.9% below state median, 14.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.1%
--- #1,532 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.9%
--- #1,487 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 1.9% below state median, 14.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.1%
--- #1,532 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.9%
--- #1,487 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#22. New Hanover County
- Median household income: $54,891
--- 0.5% above state median, 12.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.1%
--- #731 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.0%
--- #1,197 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 0.5% above state median, 12.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.1%
--- #731 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.0%
--- #1,197 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#21. Franklin County
- Median household income: $55,193
--- 1.1% above state median, 12.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.8%
--- #1,133 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.0%
--- #2,044 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 1.1% above state median, 12.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.8%
--- #1,133 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.0%
--- #2,044 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#20. Granville County
- Median household income: $55,856
--- 2.3% above state median, 11.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.6%
--- #1,007 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.3%
--- #1,645 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 2.3% above state median, 11.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.6%
--- #1,007 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.3%
--- #1,645 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#19. Henderson County
- Median household income: $55,945
--- 2.5% above state median, 11.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.1%
--- #1,086 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.1%
--- #2,318 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 2.5% above state median, 11.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.1%
--- #1,086 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.1%
--- #2,318 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#18. Carteret County
- Median household income: $57,194
--- 4.7% above state median, 9.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.4%
--- #1,044 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.7%
--- #2,126 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 4.7% above state median, 9.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.4%
--- #1,044 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.7%
--- #2,126 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#17. Pender County
- Median household income: $57,240
--- 4.8% above state median, 8.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.4%
--- #711 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.7%
--- #1,264 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 4.8% above state median, 8.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.4%
--- #711 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.7%
--- #1,264 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#16. Lincoln County
- Median household income: $57,536
--- 5.4% above state median, 8.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.0%
--- #738 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.4%
--- #2,221 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 5.4% above state median, 8.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.0%
--- #738 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.4%
--- #2,221 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#15. Brunswick County
- Median household income: $58,236
--- 6.7% above state median, 7.3% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.9%
--- #973 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.4%
--- #1,615 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 6.7% above state median, 7.3% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.9%
--- #973 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.4%
--- #1,615 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#14. Dare County
- Median household income: $59,381
--- 8.8% above state median, 5.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.0%
--- #738 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.8%
--- #2,835 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 8.8% above state median, 5.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.0%
--- #738 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.8%
--- #2,835 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#13. Johnston County
- Median household income: $59,865
--- 9.6% above state median, 4.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.5%
--- #698 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.7%
--- #2,395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 9.6% above state median, 4.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.5%
--- #698 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.7%
--- #2,395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#12. Moore County
- Median household income: $59,963
--- 9.8% above state median, 4.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.4%
--- #631 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.1%
--- #2,020 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 9.8% above state median, 4.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.4%
--- #631 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.1%
--- #2,020 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#11. Davie County
- Median household income: $60,434
--- 10.7% above state median, 3.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 24.3%
--- #805 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.2%
--- #2,525 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 10.7% above state median, 3.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 24.3%
--- #805 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.2%
--- #2,525 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#10. Iredell County
- Median household income: $60,955
--- 11.6% above state median, 3.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.9%
--- #589 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.7%
--- #2,395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 11.6% above state median, 3.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.9%
--- #589 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.7%
--- #2,395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#9. Durham County
- Median household income: $60,958
--- 11.6% above state median, 3.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 28.8%
--- #466 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.9%
--- #2,084 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 11.6% above state median, 3.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 28.8%
--- #466 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.9%
--- #2,084 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#8. Camden County
- Median household income: $64,572
--- 18.3% above state median, 2.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.1%
--- #1,086 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.1%
--- #2,771 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 18.3% above state median, 2.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.1%
--- #1,086 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.1%
--- #2,771 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#7. Mecklenburg County
- Median household income: $66,641
--- 22.0% above state median, 6.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 32.5%
--- #311 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.1%
--- #2,547 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 22.0% above state median, 6.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 32.5%
--- #311 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.1%
--- #2,547 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#6. Chatham County
- Median household income: $67,031
--- 22.8% above state median, 6.7% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 34.3%
--- #266 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.7%
--- #2,667 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 22.8% above state median, 6.7% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 34.3%
--- #266 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.7%
--- #2,667 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#5. Cabarrus County
- Median household income: $67,328
--- 23.3% above state median, 7.1% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 31.2%
--- #363 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.0%
--- #2,788 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 23.3% above state median, 7.1% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 31.2%
--- #363 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.0%
--- #2,788 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#4. Currituck County
- Median household income: $69,964
--- 28.1% above state median, 11.3% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 29.7%
--- #429 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.7%
--- #2,862 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 28.1% above state median, 11.3% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 29.7%
--- #429 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.7%
--- #2,862 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#3. Orange County
- Median household income: $71,723
--- 31.4% above state median, 14.1% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 36.9%
--- #204 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.4%
--- #1,946 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 31.4% above state median, 14.1% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 36.9%
--- #204 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.4%
--- #1,946 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#2. Union County
- Median household income: $80,033
--- 46.6% above state median, 27.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 39.2%
--- #163 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.0%
--- #2,948 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 46.6% above state median, 27.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 39.2%
--- #163 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.0%
--- #2,948 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#1. Wake County
- Median household income: $80,591
--- 47.6% above state median, 28.2% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 39.8%
--- #144 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.9%
--- #2,957 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 47.6% above state median, 28.2% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 39.8%
--- #144 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.9%
--- #2,957 highest rate among all counties nationwide
