Income

Household Income (HHI)

Median HHI - $64,979

With a Median Household Income of $64,979 the Asheville, NC Market ranks 116th across STI Markets.

Average HHI - $88,529

The Average Household Income is $88,529 for which this market ranks 106th.

Income Distribution

Figure 37: Income Distribution

Income Distribtuion Line

Below the multi-colored line represents the same data for household income in the Asheville, NC market, but more equally lays out the distribution of population versus the income level, correcting for differences in size of income ranges. You will also notice that after 200k the income ranges are scaled down so the focus is more centered on the more numerous Households making under 200k. The black line represents the National Income Distribution for comparison.

Figure 38: Income Distribution Line

Income Inequality - Moderate

The distribution of Household Income in the Asheville, NC market can be considered Moderate with a Gini coefficient of 0.45. This market ranks 45th in Household Income Inequality across all STI Markets.

Average Household Income by Census Tract

The interquartile range of Average Household Income across the market’s Census Tracts, that is its 25th percentile and 75th percentile values, are $69,711 and $96,433, respectively.

Figure 39: Household Income Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 40: Income Distribution Line

HHI Age under 25 - $52,883

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged under 25 of $52,883 the Asheville, NC market ranks 111th across STI Markets.

Figure 41: HHI 00to25 Thematic

HHI Age 25 to 45 - $92,531

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 25 to 45 of $92,531 the Asheville, NC market ranks 113th across STI Markets.

Figure 42: HHI 25to45 Thematic

HHI Age 45 to 65 - $98,859

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 45 to 65 of $98,859 the Asheville, NC market ranks 121st across STI Markets.

Figure 43: HHI 45to65 Thematic

HHI Age 65 plus - $78,356

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 65 and over of $78,356 the Asheville, NC market ranks 71st across STI Markets.

Figure 44: HHI 65over Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 45: Income Distribution Line

HHI White - $90,502

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders Non-Hispanic White of $90,502 the Asheville, NC market ranks 126th across STI Markets.

Figure 46: HHI white Thematic

HHI Black - $65,304

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Black of $65,304 the Asheville, NC market ranks 107th across STI Markets.

Figure 47: HHI black Thematic

HHI Asian - $106,215

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Asian of $106,215 the Asheville, NC market ranks 89th across STI Markets.

Figure 48: HHI asian Thematic

HHI Other - $76,466

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Other of $76,466 the Asheville, NC market ranks 134th across STI Markets.

Figure 49: HHI other Thematic

HHI Hispanic - $75,972

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Hispanic of $75,972 the Asheville, NC market ranks 132nd across STI Markets.

Figure 50: HHI hispanic Thematic

Disposible Income - $69,573

Disposable income is defined here as Household Income after accounting for Federal, State, and Local taxes. The Average Household Disposable Income is $69,573 which ranks 121st across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $18,956, or 21.41%, overall this percentage drop ranks 73rd across STI Markets.

Figure 51: Disposible Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

Discretionary Income - $51,036

Discretionary income goes a step further. It takes Disposable Income, which already accounts for taxes, and accounts for the typical cost of Food, Housing, and Clothing. The Average Household Discretionary Income is $51,036 which ranks 109th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $37,492, or 42.35%, overall this percentage drop ranks 103rd across STI Markets.

Figure 52: Discretionary Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

Labor

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