North Carolina’s income growth lagged behind its neighbors

From 1970 to 2023, North Carolina saw the smallest percentage of growth in median household income among any of its neighbors.

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Median household income in 2024 dollars according to U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by the Urban Institute.

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