Graph and download economic data for Median Household Income in Louisiana (MEHOINUSLAA646N) from 1984 to 2024 about LA, households, median, income, and USA.

In 2023, the median household income in Louisiana amounted to 57,650 U.S. dollars. This is a decrease from the previous year, when the median household income in the state was 58,330 U.S. dollars. The household median income for the United States can be found here.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Louisiana. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Louisiana. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Louisiana, householders within the 45 to 64 years age group have the highest median household income at $70,627, followed by those in the 25 to 44 years age group with an income of $69,966. Meanwhile householders within the 65 years and over age group report the second lowest median household income of $45,349. Notably, householders within the under 25 years age group, had the lowest median household income at $33,023.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Louisiana median household income by age. You can refer the same here

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 Louisiana. 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 Louisiana, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $1,049(1.47%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $71,418 in 2013 and $72,467 in 2023.
• Black or African American: In Louisiana, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $2,091(5.67%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $36,877 in 2013 and $38,968 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 Louisiana.
• 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.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Louisiana median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for 90% Confidence Interval Lower Bound of Estimate of Median Household Income for Louisiana (MHICILBLA22000A052NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about LA, households, median, income, and USA.

The median household income in Louisiana is $60,023. Midpoint of household income distribution (in dollars). Source: ACS 5-year estimates (derived).

Real Median Household Income in Louisiana was 60740.00000 2015 CPI-U-RS Adjusted $ in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Real Median Household Income in Louisiana reached a record high of 64060.00000 in January of 2021 and a record low of 47760.00000 in January of 1990. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Real Median Household Income in Louisiana - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

Median Household Income in Louisiana was 57650.00000 Current $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Median Household Income in Louisiana reached a record high of 58320.00000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 18950.00000 in January of 1984. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Median Household Income in Louisiana - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Estimate of Median Household Income for Louisiana was 58273.00000 $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Estimate of Median Household Income for Louisiana reached a record high of 58273.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 22857.00000 in January of 1989. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Estimate of Median Household Income for Louisiana - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the median household income in Louisiana. It can be utilized to understand the trend in median household income and to analyze the income distribution in Louisiana by household type, size, and across various income brackets.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Louisiana Median Household Income Trends (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
• Median Household Income Variation by Family Size in Louisiana: Comparative analysis across 7 household sizes
• Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Louisiana
• Louisiana households by income brackets: family, non-family, and total, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Louisiana Median Household Income - Historical chart and current data through 2024.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median household incomes for various household sizes in Louisiana, MO, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in median household income with the size of the family unit, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different household sizes, aiding in data analysis and decision-making.

Key observations

• Of the 7 household sizes (1 person to 7-or-more person households) reported by the census bureau, Louisiana did not include 5, 6, or 7-person households. Across the different household sizes in Louisiana the mean income is $59,220, and the standard deviation is $26,263. The coefficient of variation (CV) is 44.35%. This high CV indicates high relative variability, suggesting that the incomes vary significantly across different sizes of households.
• In the most recent year, 2021, The smallest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income was 1-person households, with an income of $22,601. It then further increased to $64,602 for 4-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Household Sizes:

• 1-person households
• 2-person households
• 3-person households
• 4-person households
• 5-person households
• 6-person households
• 7-or-more-person households

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Size: This column showcases 7 household sizes ranging from 1-person households to 7-or-more-person households (As mentioned above).
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific household size.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Louisiana median household income. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Louisiana. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of Louisiana population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 57.97% of the total residents in Louisiana. Notably, the median household income for White households is $72,467. Interestingly, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Asian households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $73,895. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Louisiana, Asian households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.

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 Louisiana.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Louisiana median household income by race. You can refer the same here

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