North Carolina Farm Subsidy Payments
North Carolina received $41.5B in USDA farm subsidy payments across 824,023 records from FY2010 to FY2025. That averages $247.69 per resident per year based on Census Bureau population estimates.
That is 3.2% of all USDA farm subsidy payments nationally.
- RURAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS
- $1,654M
- PRICE LOSS COVERAGE
- $470M
- CROP INSURANCE
- $382M
- EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM
- $147M
| Year | Total | $/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3,328M | $307.15 |
| FY2024 | $2,960M | $273.14 |
| FY2023 | $4,442M | $409.97 |
| FY2022 | $5,758M | $538.32 |
| FY2021 | $5,853M | $553.92 |
| FY2020 | $3,279M | $313.70 |
| FY2019 | $2,192M | $208.73 |
| FY2018 | $2,148M | $206.75 |
| FY2017 | $2,326M | $226.34 |
| FY2016 | $2,473M | $243.38 |
| FY2015 | $2,564M | $255.49 |
| FY2014 | $692M | $69.66 |
| FY2013 | $717M | $72.81 |
| FY2012 | $842M | $86.34 |
| FY2011 | $956M | $99.00 |
| FY2010 | $942M | $98.34 |
Top Recipients (Historical, through ~2019)
| Recipient | City | Total Received | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | RALEIGH | $24,339,300,705 | 127 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | SANFORD | $12,552,683,735 | 25,714 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE & CASUALTY | RALEIGH | $146,361,774 | 112 |
| PARKDALE AMERICA, LLC | GASTONIA | $65,867,818 | 47 |
| GILDAN YARNS LLC | SALISBURY | $42,326,885 | 53 |
| INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT | WILSON | $33,004,382 | 16,588 |
| PARKDALE MILLS, INCORPORATED | GASTONIA | $29,684,387 | 61 |
| FRONTIER YARNS INC | SANFORD | $25,628,772 | 36 |
| HOUSING | GREENSBORO | $18,686,347 | 149 |
| SOUTHEASTERN HSNG | CHARLOTTE | $14,489,764 | 65 |
| LIC ASSOCIATES | WINSTON SALEM | $11,747,475 | 61 |
| TARA VILLAGE ASSOC | FAYETTEVILLE | $8,992,674 | 28 |
| VILLAGE GREEN ASSOC | FAYETTEVILLE | $8,867,828 | 27 |
| BETTER HOMES FOR | RALEIGH | $7,537,638 | 38 |
| HOI LP OF | GREENSBORO | $7,055,504 | 53 |
| OXFORD SQUARE VA | CHARLOTTE | $6,301,471 | 14 |
| CHERAW HSG ASSOC | GREENSBORO | $6,291,613 | 18 |
| FAIRWAY FOREST | FAYETTEVILLE | $6,047,356 | 28 |
| NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES | RALEIGH | $5,973,389 | 6 |
| WOMBLE RENTAL | LILLINGTON | $5,815,191 | 41 |
How much did North Carolina receive in USDA farm subsidies?
North Carolina received $41.5 billion in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025, representing 3.2% of the national total across 824,023 payment records. That averages $247.69 per resident per year.
What is the farm subsidy per capita in North Carolina?
North Carolina averaged $247.69 per resident per year in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025. This is calculated using annual Census Bureau population estimates matched to each fiscal year. Per-capita figures reflect total subsidy dollars — including payments to farms, businesses, and individuals — divided by total state population, not just the farm population. See the fiscal year table for the per-capita breakdown year by year.
Which county in North Carolina receives the most farm subsidies?
Wake County leads North Carolina with $24,667M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View all North Carolina counties →
What USDA programs pay the most in North Carolina?
The largest USDA farm program in North Carolina is SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, which paid $34,894M. Browse all programs →