Income

Household Income (HHI)

Median HHI - $62,080

With a Median Household Income of $62,080 the Wilmington-Myrtle Beach, SC-NC Market ranks 136th across STI Markets.

Average HHI - $83,961

The Average Household Income is $83,961 for which this market ranks 133rd.

Income Distribution

Income Distribution

Figure 37: Income Distribution

Income Distribtuion Line

Below the multi-colored line represents the same data for household income in the Wilmington-Myrtle Beach, SC-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.

Income Distribution Line

Figure 38: Income Distribution Line

Income Inequality - High

The distribution of Household Income in the Wilmington-Myrtle Beach, SC-NC market can be considered High with a Gini coefficient of 0.454. This market ranks 34th 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 $58,693 and $93,882, respectively.

Household Income Thematic

Figure 39: Household Income Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Income Distribution Line

Figure 40: Income Distribution Line

HHI Age under 25 - $52,399

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged under 25 of $52,399 the Wilmington-Myrtle Beach, SC-NC market ranks 116th across STI Markets.

HHI 00to25 Thematic

Figure 41: HHI 00to25 Thematic

HHI Age 25 to 45 - $85,397

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 25 to 45 of $85,397 the Wilmington-Myrtle Beach, SC-NC market ranks 144th across STI Markets.

HHI 25to45 Thematic

Figure 42: HHI 25to45 Thematic

HHI Age 45 to 65 - $92,862

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 45 to 65 of $92,862 the Wilmington-Myrtle Beach, SC-NC market ranks 138th across STI Markets.

HHI 45to65 Thematic

Figure 43: HHI 45to65 Thematic

HHI Age 65 plus - $76,068

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 65 and over of $76,068 the Wilmington-Myrtle Beach, SC-NC market ranks 83rd across STI Markets.

HHI 65over Thematic

Figure 44: HHI 65over Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Income Distribution Line

Figure 45: Income Distribution Line

HHI White - $94,689

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders Non-Hispanic White of $94,689 the Wilmington-Myrtle Beach, SC-NC market ranks 106th across STI Markets.

HHI white Thematic

Figure 46: HHI white Thematic

HHI Black - $61,215

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Black of $61,215 the Wilmington-Myrtle Beach, SC-NC market ranks 128th across STI Markets.

HHI black Thematic

Figure 47: HHI black Thematic

HHI Asian - $92,463

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Asian of $92,463 the Wilmington-Myrtle Beach, SC-NC market ranks 136th across STI Markets.

HHI asian Thematic

Figure 48: HHI asian Thematic

HHI Other - $69,630

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Other of $69,630 the Wilmington-Myrtle Beach, SC-NC market ranks 153rd across STI Markets.

HHI other Thematic

Figure 49: HHI other Thematic

HHI Hispanic - $74,029

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Hispanic of $74,029 the Wilmington-Myrtle Beach, SC-NC market ranks 141st across STI Markets.

HHI hispanic Thematic

Figure 50: HHI hispanic Thematic

Disposible Income - $66,952

Disposable income is defined here as Household Income after accounting for Federal, State, and Local taxes. The Average Household Disposable Income is $66,952 which ranks 132nd across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $17,009, or 20.26%, overall this percentage drop ranks 106th across STI Markets.

Disposible Income VS HH Income

Figure 51: Disposible Income VS HH Income

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

Discretionary Income - $47,111

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 $47,111 which ranks 140th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $36,850, or 43.89%, overall this percentage drop ranks 63rd across STI Markets.

Discretionary Income VS HH Income

Figure 52: Discretionary Income VS HH Income

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