In 2024, the median household income in the United States was 83,730 U.S. dollars. This reflected an increase from the previous year. Household income The median household income depicts the income of households, including the income of the householder and all other individuals aged 15 years or over living in the household. Income includes wages and salaries, unemployment insurance, disability payments, child support payments received, regular rental receipts, as well as any personal business, investment, or other kinds of income received routinely. The median household income in the United States varied from state to state. In 2024, Massachusetts recorded the highest median household income in the country, at 113,900 U.S. dollars. On the other hand, Mississippi, recorded the lowest, at 55,980 U.S. dollars.Household income is also used to determine the poverty rate in the United States. In 2024, 10.6 percent of the U.S. population was living below the national poverty line. This was the lowest level since 2019. Similarly, the child poverty rate, which represents people under the age of 18 living in poverty, reached a three-decade low of 14.3 percent of the children. The state with the widest gap between the rich and the poor was New York, with a Gini coefficient score of 0.52 in 2024. The Gini coefficient is calculated by looking at average income rates. A score of zero would reflect perfect income equality, while a score of one indicates complete inequality.

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The median family income in the United States grew to 100,800 U.S. dollars in 2023, an increase on the previous year. Family income is the total income earned by all family members who have been living in the household for at least one year and are at least 14 years old.

In 2025, full-time workers in their 40s had the highest average annual salary in the United Kingdom, earning on average around 44,200 British pounds a year, compared with 23,600 for people aged between 18 and 21.

Poland PL: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data was reported at 8.700 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.200 % for 2020. Poland PL: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data is updated yearly, averaging 12.900 % from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2021, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.000 % in 2004 and a record low of 8.700 % in 2021. Poland PL: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The percentage of people in the population who live in households whose per capita income or consumption is below half of the median income or consumption per capita. The median is measured at 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) using the Poverty and Inequality Platform (http://www.pip.worldbank.org). For some countries, medians are not reported due to grouped and/or confidential data. The reference year is the year in which the underlying household survey data was collected. In cases for which the data collection period bridged two calendar years, the first year in which data were collected is reported.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).

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Key information about Argentina Household Income per Capita

• Argentina Annual Household Income per Capita reached 4,524.737 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous value of 4,522.736 USD in Dec 2023.
• Argentina Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2004 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 0.000 USD.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Argentina dropped 0.824 % YoY in Sep 2025.

CEIC calculcates Annual Household Income per Capita from quarterly Monthly Average Household Income per Capita multiplied by 3 and converts it into USD. The National Institute of Statistics and Censuses provides Average Household Income per Capita in local currency. The Central Bank of Argentina average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income covers Urban area only.

Key information about Latvia Household Income per Capita

• Latvia Annual Household Income per Capita reached 11,002.589 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous value of 9,336.390 USD in Dec 2022.
• Latvia Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2004 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 5,639.300 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11,002.589 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 2,206.397 USD in Dec 2004.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Latvia grew 4.114 % YoY in Oct 2025.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Average Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. The Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia provides Average Household Income per Capita in EUR. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income covers Household Disposable Income only.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household incomes over the past decade across various racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau in Ville Platte. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. It also showcases the annual income trends, between 2013 and 2023, providing insights into the economic shifts within diverse racial communities.The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into income disparities and variations across racial categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• White: In Ville Platte, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $2,004(4.96%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $40,398 in 2013 and $42,402 in 2023.
• Black or African American: In Ville Platte, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $6,676(34.66%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $19,262 in 2013 and $25,938 in 2023.
• Refer to the research insights for more key observations on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other race and Two or more races (multiracial) households

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Ville Platte.
• 2010: 2010 median household income
• 2011: 2011 median household income
• 2012: 2012 median household income
• 2013: 2013 median household income
• 2014: 2014 median household income
• 2015: 2015 median household income
• 2016: 2016 median household income
• 2017: 2017 median household income
• 2018: 2018 median household income
• 2019: 2019 median household income
• 2020: 2020 median household income
• 2021: 2021 median household income
• 2022: 2022 median household income
• 2023: 2023 median household income
• Please note: All incomes have been adjusted for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

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Margin of Error

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In 2023, the median household income in New York amounted to 81,600 U.S. dollars. This is an increase from the previous year, when the median household income in the state amounted to 75,910 U.S. dollars. The median household income for the United States can be accessed here.

Since 1946, the Central Bureau of Statistics has held regularly research on regional income distribution. These studies are mainly based on registers from the Ministry of

Finance (the tax registers) and the Dutch municipalities

(the population registers = GBA).

The final RIO results are based on a sample

of 1.9 million households.

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this means that comparability in time is not possible.

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Key information about Slovakia Household Income per Capita

• Slovakia Annual Household Income per Capita reached 8,176.720 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous value of 7,721.980 USD in Dec 2023.
• Slovakia Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2004 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 7,419.478 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 8,274.129 USD in Dec 2020 and a record low of 3,052.861 USD in Dec 2004.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Slovakia grew 1.400 % YoY in Sep 2025.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Average Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. The Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic provides Average Household Income per Capita in EUR. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income per Capita prior to 2010 is based on old methodology.

Hungary HU: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data was reported at 7.700 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.000 % for 2020. Hungary HU: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data is updated yearly, averaging 10.550 % from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2021, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.900 % in 2005 and a record low of 7.700 % in 2021. Hungary HU: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hungary – Table HU.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The percentage of people in the population who live in households whose per capita income or consumption is below half of the median income or consumption per capita. The median is measured at 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) using the Poverty and Inequality Platform (http://www.pip.worldbank.org). For some countries, medians are not reported due to grouped and/or confidential data. The reference year is the year in which the underlying household survey data was collected. In cases for which the data collection period bridged two calendar years, the first year in which data were collected is reported.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).

India Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data was reported at 9.800 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.000 % for 2020. India Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data is updated yearly, averaging 6.200 % from Dec 1977 (Median) to 2021, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.300 % in 2019 and a record low of 5.100 % in 2004. India Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The percentage of people in the population who live in households whose per capita income or consumption is below half of the median income or consumption per capita. The median is measured at 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) using the Poverty and Inequality Platform (http://www.pip.worldbank.org). For some countries, medians are not reported due to grouped and/or confidential data. The reference year is the year in which the underlying household survey data was collected. In cases for which the data collection period bridged two calendar years, the first year in which data were collected is reported.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).

Disposable Income per Capita: Urban: Guangdong: Jiangmen data was reported at 50,023.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 47,727.280 RMB for 2023. Disposable Income per Capita: Urban: Guangdong: Jiangmen data is updated yearly, averaging 27,116.700 RMB from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2024, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50,023.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 11,958.000 RMB in 2004. Disposable Income per Capita: Urban: Guangdong: Jiangmen data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Jiangmen Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HF: Disposable Income per Capita: Prefecture Level City: Urban.

Slovakia Gross Monthly Average Household Income per Capita data was reported at 510.100 EUR in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 487.110 EUR for 2015. Slovakia Gross Monthly Average Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 404.610 EUR from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2016, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 510.100 EUR in 2016 and a record low of 272.400 EUR in 2004. Slovakia Gross Monthly Average Household Income per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Slovakia – Table SK.H006: Household Income and Expenditure: per Capita: Annual.

Since 1946, the Central Bureau of Statistics has held regularly research on regional income distribution. These studies are mainly based on registers from the Ministry of Finance (the tax registers) and the Dutch municipalities (the population registers = GBA). The final RIO results are based on a sample of 1.9 million households.

Income distributions of persons and households, by country, province, COROP area, metropolitan agglomeration, city-west and municipality.

Data available from: 2004 The figures from the Regional Income Survey (RIO) 2004 his preliminary figures.

Frequency: one-off Because the municipal division changes every year, results from the RIO for each individual research year published; aggregation or division of municipalities as a result, all information related to income in a newly formed or split municipality can significantly change this means that comparability in time is not possible.