Graph and download economic data for Real Median Personal Income in the United States from 1974 to 2023 about personal income, personal, median, income, real, and USA.

This statistic shows the median household income in the United States from 1990 to 2023 in 2023 U.S. dollars. The median household income was 80,610 U.S. dollars in 2023, an increase from the previous year. Household incomeThe 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 varies from state to state. In 2020, the median household income was 86,725 U.S. dollars in Massachusetts, while the median household income in Mississippi was approximately 44,966 U.S. dollars at that time. Household income is also used to determine the poverty line in the United States. In 2021, about 11.6 percent of the U.S. population was living in poverty. The child poverty rate, which represents people under the age of 18 living in poverty, has been growing steadily over the first decade since the turn of the century, from 16.2 percent of the children living below the poverty line in year 2000 to 22 percent in 2010. In 2021, it had lowered to 15.3 percent. The state with the widest gap between the rich and the poor was New York, with a Gini coefficient score of 0.51 in 2019. The Gini coefficient is calculated by looking at average income rates. A score of zero would reflect perfect income equality and a score of one indicates a society where one person would have all the money and all other people have nothing.

Graph and download economic data for Real Disposable Personal Income: Per Capita (A229RX0) from Jan 1959 to May 2025 about disposable, personal income, per capita, personal, income, real, and USA.

United States - Personal income per capita was 74545.00000 $ in January of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Personal income per capita reached a record high of 74545.00000 in January of 2025 and a record low of 1319.00000 in April of 1947. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Personal income per capita - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Between 1990 and 2023, the mean household income for the low-paid workers in the lowest quintile went from 15,940 U.S. dollars in 1990 to 17,650 U.S. dollars in 2023, while the mean income of the top five percent increased from 285,000 U.S. dollars to 467,100 U.S. dollars over the same period. The income for this period has been adjusted to the 2023 U.S. dollar value.

In September 2024, personal income in the United States increased by 0.3 percent when compared to the previous month. The data are in current U.S. dollars, seasonally adjusted at annual rates. According to the BEA, personal income is the income that is received by persons from all sources. It is calculated as the sum of wage and salary disbursements, supplements to wages and salaries, proprietors' income with inventory valuation and capital consumption adjustments, rental income of persons with capital consumption adjustment, personal dividend income, personal interest income, and personal current transfer receipts, fewer contributions for government social insurance.

In 2023, the per capita disposable personal income in Florida stood at ****** U.S. dollars. This is a significant increase from the previous year, when the per capita disposable income in the state stood at ****** U.S. dollars.

In 2023, the per capita personal income in Virginia was 73,841 U.S. dollars. Per capita personal income is calculated as the personal income of the residents of a given area divided by the resident population of the area.

Increase the per capita personal income (% of US) from 93.51% in 2013 to 98.20% by 2017.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the the household distribution across 16 income brackets among four distinct age groups in Texas: Under 25 years, 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and over 65 years. The dataset highlights the variation in household income, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different age categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• Upon closer examination of the distribution of households among age brackets, it reveals that there are 500,731(4.66%) households where the householder is under 25 years old, 4,035,035(37.54%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years, 3,856,052(35.88%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years, and 2,355,422(21.92%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
• The age group of 45 to 64 years exhibits the highest median household income, while the largest number of households falls within the 25 to 44 years bracket. This distribution hints at economic disparities within the state of Texas, showcasing varying income levels among different age demographics.

Content

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

Income brackets:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $124,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Income: This column showcases 16 income brackets ranging from Under $10,000 to $200,000+ ( As mentioned above).
• Under 25 years: The count of households led by a head of household under 25 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 25 to 44 years: The count of households led by a head of household 25 to 44 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 45 to 64 years: The count of households led by a head of household 45 to 64 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 65 years and over: The count of households led by a head of household 65 years and over old with income within a specified income bracket.

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 Texas median household income by age. You can refer the same here

U.S. Personal Income Per Capita: 78 years of historical data from 1947 to 2025.

United States Household Income: $50,000 to $74,999 data was reported at 16.500 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.900 % for 2016. United States Household Income: $50,000 to $74,999 data is updated yearly, averaging 18.900 % from Mar 1967 (Median) to 2017, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.600 % in 1968 and a record low of 16.500 % in 2017. United States Household Income: $50,000 to $74,999 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.H049: Household Income: by Income Level.

United States Household Income: $100,000 to $149,999 data was reported at 14.500 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.400 % for 2016. United States Household Income: $100,000 to $149,999 data is updated yearly, averaging 13.100 % from Mar 1967 (Median) to 2017, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.000 % in 1999 and a record low of 6.500 % in 1967. United States Household Income: $100,000 to $149,999 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.H049: Household Income: by Income Level.

United States - Disposable Personal Income: Per capita: Current dollars was 66195.00000 $ in April of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Disposable Personal Income: Per capita: Current dollars reached a record high of 66195.00000 in April of 2025 and a record low of 1999.00000 in January of 1959. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Disposable Personal Income: Per capita: Current dollars - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

This statistic shows the personal annual income before taxes in the United States in 2018. During the survey, 33 percent of respondents reported making between 50,000 and 100,000 U.S. dollars per year before taxes.

In 2023, the per capita disposable personal income in Ohio stood at ****** U.S. dollars. This is an increase from the previous year, when the per capita disposable personal income in the state stood at ****** U.S. dollars.

Graph and download economic data for Households and Nonprofit Organizations; Net Worth as a Percentage of Disposable Personal Income, Level (HNONWPDPI) from Q4 1946 to Q1 2025 about net worth, disposable, nonprofit organizations, personal income, Net, percent, personal, households, income, and USA.

Number of tax filers/payers and total income by income ranges

United States Personal Income (PI) data was reported at 9,312.608 USD bn in Oct 2003. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,277.510 USD bn for Sep 2003. United States Personal Income (PI) data is updated monthly, averaging 2,559.232 USD bn from Jan 1959 (Median) to Oct 2003, with 538 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,312.608 USD bn in Oct 2003 and a record low of 382.124 USD bn in Jan 1959. United States Personal Income (PI) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Economic Analysis. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.A201: NIPA 1999: Personal Income and Disposition.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Northglenn, CO, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 23,062, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 214,282. This indicates that the top earners earn 9 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 350,483, which is 163.56% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1519.74% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

Content

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

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

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 Northglenn median household income. You can refer the same here