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  1. U.S. household income distribution 2023

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    Updated Sep 16, 2024
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    Statista (2024). U.S. household income distribution 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/203183/percentage-distribution-of-household-income-in-the-us/
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 16, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, just over 50 percent of Americans had an annual household income that was less than 75,000 U.S. dollars. The median household income was 80,610 U.S. dollars in 2023. Income and wealth in the United States After the economic recession in 2009, income inequality in the U.S. is more prominent across many metropolitan areas. The Northeast region is regarded as one of the wealthiest in the country. Maryland, New Jersey, and Massachusetts were among the states with the highest median household income in 2020. In terms of income by race and ethnicity, the average income of Asian households was 94,903 U.S. dollars in 2020, while the median income for Black households was around half of that figure. What is the U.S. poverty threshold? The U.S. Census Bureau annually updates its list of poverty levels. Preliminary estimates show that the average poverty threshold for a family of four people was 26,500 U.S. dollars in 2021, which is around 100 U.S. dollars less than the previous year. There were an estimated 37.9 million people in poverty across the United States in 2021, which was around 11.6 percent of the population. Approximately 19.5 percent of those in poverty were Black, while 8.2 percent were white.

  2. Most populated cities in the U.S. - median household income 2022

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    Updated Aug 30, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Most populated cities in the U.S. - median household income 2022 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/205609/median-household-income-in-the-top-20-most-populated-cities-in-the-us/
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 30, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2022
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2022, San Francisco had the highest median household income of cities ranking within the top 25 in terms of population, with a median household income in of 136,692 U.S. dollars. In that year, San Jose in California was ranked second, and Seattle, Washington third.

    Following a fall after the great recession, median household income in the United States has been increasing in recent years. As of 2022, median household income by state was highest in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Utah, and Massachusetts. It was lowest in Mississippi, West Virginia, and Arkansas. Families with an annual income of 25,000 and 49,999 U.S. dollars made up the largest income bracket in America, with about 25.26 million households.

    Data on median household income can be compared to statistics on personal income in the U.S. released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Personal income rose to around 21.8 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022, the highest value recorded. Personal income is a measure of the total income received by persons from all sources, while median household income is “the amount with divides the income distribution into two equal groups,” according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Half of the population in question lives above median income and half lives below. Though total personal income has increased in recent years, this wealth is not distributed throughout the population. In practical terms, income of most households has decreased. One additional statistic illustrates this disparity: for the lowest quintile of workers, mean household income has remained more or less steady for the past decade at about 13 to 16 thousand constant U.S. dollars annually. Meanwhile, income for the top five percent of workers has actually risen from about 285,000 U.S. dollars in 1990 to about 499,900 U.S. dollars in 2020.

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    Net Worth Held by the Top 0.1% (99.9th to 100th Wealth Percentiles)

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Jun 20, 2025
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    (2025). Net Worth Held by the Top 0.1% (99.9th to 100th Wealth Percentiles) [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/WFRBLTP1246
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 20, 2025
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    Description

    Graph and download economic data for Net Worth Held by the Top 0.1% (99.9th to 100th Wealth Percentiles) (WFRBLTP1246) from Q3 1989 to Q1 2025 about net worth, wealth, percentile, Net, and USA.

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    Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Fifty Lakes, MN

    • neilsberg.com
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    Updated Jan 11, 2024
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    Neilsberg Research (2024). Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Fifty Lakes, MN [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/research/datasets/948f4b1f-7479-11ee-949f-3860777c1fe6/
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    json, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jan 11, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Minnesota, Fifty Lakes
    Variables measured
    Income Level, Mean Household Income
    Measurement technique
    The data presented in this dataset is derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. It delineates income distributions across income quintiles (mentioned above) following an initial analysis and categorization. Subsequently, we adjusted these figures for inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series via current methods (R-CPI-U-RS). For additional information about these estimations, please contact us via email at research@neilsberg.com
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Fifty Lakes, MN, 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 12,810, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 195,419. This indicates that the top earners earn 15 times compared to the lowest earners.
    • *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 269,517, which is 137.92% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 2103.96% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

    Mean household income by quintiles in Fifty Lakes, MN (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars))

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 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 2022 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 Fifty Lakes median household income. You can refer the same here

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    Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Sweden, New York

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    Updated Jan 11, 2024
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    Neilsberg Research (2024). Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Sweden, New York [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/research/datasets/9505e695-7479-11ee-949f-3860777c1fe6/
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    json, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jan 11, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Sweden
    Variables measured
    Income Level, Mean Household Income
    Measurement technique
    The data presented in this dataset is derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. It delineates income distributions across income quintiles (mentioned above) following an initial analysis and categorization. Subsequently, we adjusted these figures for inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series via current methods (R-CPI-U-RS). For additional information about these estimations, please contact us via email at research@neilsberg.com
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Sweden, New York, 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 12,382, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 180,810. This indicates that the top earners earn 15 times compared to the lowest earners.
    • *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 264,629, which is 146.36% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 2137.21% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

    Mean household income by quintiles in Sweden, New York (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars))

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 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 2022 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 Sweden town median household income. You can refer the same here

  6. U.S. wealth distribution Q2 2024

    • statista.com
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    Updated Oct 29, 2024
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    Statista (2024). U.S. wealth distribution Q2 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/203961/wealth-distribution-for-the-us/
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    Dataset updated
    Oct 29, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In the first quarter of 2024, almost two-thirds percent of the total wealth in the United States was owned by the top 10 percent of earners. In comparison, the lowest 50 percent of earners only owned 2.5 percent of the total wealth. Income inequality in the U.S. Despite the idea that the United States is a country where hard work and pulling yourself up by your bootstraps will inevitably lead to success, this is often not the case. In 2023, 7.4 percent of U.S. households had an annual income under 15,000 U.S. dollars. With such a small percentage of people in the United States owning such a vast majority of the country’s wealth, the gap between the rich and poor in America remains stark. The top one percent The United States follows closely behind China as the country with the most billionaires in the world. Elon Musk alone held around 219 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. Over the past 50 years, the CEO-to-worker compensation ratio has exploded, causing the gap between rich and poor to grow, with some economists theorizing that this gap is the largest it has been since right before the Great Depression.

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    Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Seattle, WA //...

    • neilsberg.com
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    Updated Mar 3, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Seattle, WA // 2025 Edition [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/research/datasets/484043bc-f81d-11ef-a994-3860777c1fe6/
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    csv, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Mar 3, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Seattle, Washington
    Variables measured
    Income Level, Mean Household Income
    Measurement technique
    The data presented in this dataset is derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It delineates income distributions across income quintiles (mentioned above) following an initial analysis and categorization. Subsequently, we adjusted these figures for inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series via current methods (R-CPI-U-RS). For additional information about these estimations, please contact us via email at research@neilsberg.com
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Seattle, WA, 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 22,167, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 438,719. This indicates that the top earners earn 20 times compared to the lowest earners.
    • *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 745,278, which is 169.88% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 3362.11% 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 Seattle median household income. You can refer the same here

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    Income Before Taxes: Wages and Salaries by Quintiles of Income Before Taxes:...

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Sep 25, 2024
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    (2024). Income Before Taxes: Wages and Salaries by Quintiles of Income Before Taxes: Lowest 20 Percent (1st to 20th Percentile) [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CXU900000LB0102M
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    jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Sep 25, 2024
    License

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    Description

    Graph and download economic data for Income Before Taxes: Wages and Salaries by Quintiles of Income Before Taxes: Lowest 20 Percent (1st to 20th Percentile) (CXU900000LB0102M) from 1984 to 2023 about percentile, salaries, tax, wages, income, and USA.

  9. U.S. quarterly wealth distribution 1989-2024, by income percentile

    • statista.com
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    Updated Jun 27, 2025
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    Statista (2025). U.S. quarterly wealth distribution 1989-2024, by income percentile [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/299460/distribution-of-wealth-in-the-united-states/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 27, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In the third quarter of 2024, the top ten percent of earners in the United States held over ** percent of total wealth. This is fairly consistent with the second quarter of 2024. Comparatively, the wealth of the bottom ** percent of earners has been slowly increasing since the start of the *****, though remains low. Wealth distribution in the United States by generation can be found here.

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    Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Larwill, IN //...

    • neilsberg.com
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    Updated Mar 3, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Larwill, IN // 2025 Edition [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/larwill-in-median-household-income/
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    json, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Mar 3, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Larwill
    Variables measured
    Income Level, Mean Household Income
    Measurement technique
    The data presented in this dataset is derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It delineates income distributions across income quintiles (mentioned above) following an initial analysis and categorization. Subsequently, we adjusted these figures for inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series via current methods (R-CPI-U-RS). For additional information about these estimations, please contact us via email at research@neilsberg.com
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Larwill, IN, 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 6,656, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 135,705. This indicates that the top earners earn 20 times compared to the lowest earners.
    • *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 169,983, which is 125.26% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 2553.83% 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 Larwill median household income. You can refer the same here

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    Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in United States //...

    • neilsberg.com
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    Updated Mar 3, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in United States // 2025 Edition [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/research/datasets/4845fa5d-f81d-11ef-a994-3860777c1fe6/
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    json, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Mar 3, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    United States
    Variables measured
    Income Level, Mean Household Income
    Measurement technique
    The data presented in this dataset is derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It delineates income distributions across income quintiles (mentioned above) following an initial analysis and categorization. Subsequently, we adjusted these figures for inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series via current methods (R-CPI-U-RS). For additional information about these estimations, please contact us via email at research@neilsberg.com
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in United States, 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 16,840, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 285,351. This indicates that the top earners earn 17 times compared to the lowest earners.
    • *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 515,555, which is 180.67% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 3061.49% 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 United States median household income. You can refer the same here

  12. U.S household income shares of quintiles 1970-2023

    • statista.com
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    Updated Sep 17, 2024
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    Statista (2024). U.S household income shares of quintiles 1970-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/203247/shares-of-household-income-of-quintiles-in-the-us/
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 17, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    About 50.4 percent of the household income of private households in the U.S. were earned by the highest quintile in 2023, which are the upper 20 percent of the workers. In contrast to that, in the same year, only 3.5 percent of the household income was earned by the lowest quintile. This relation between the quintiles is indicative of the level of income inequality in the United States. Income inequalityIncome inequality is a big topic for public discussion in the United States. About 65 percent of U.S. Americans think that the gap between the rich and the poor has gotten larger in the past ten years. This impression is backed up by U.S. census data showing that the Gini-coefficient for income distribution in the United States has been increasing constantly over the past decades for individuals and households. The Gini coefficient for individual earnings of full-time, year round workers has increased between 1990 and 2020 from 0.36 to 0.42, for example. This indicates an increase in concentration of income. In general, 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. Income distribution is also affected by region. The state of New York had the widest gap between rich and poor people in the United States, with a Gini coefficient of 0.51, as of 2019. In global comparison, South Africa led the ranking of the 20 countries with the biggest inequality in income distribution in 2018. South Africa had a score of 63 points, based on the Gini coefficient. On the other hand, the Gini coefficient stood at 16.6 in Azerbaijan, indicating that income is widely spread among the population and not concentrated on a few rich individuals or families. Slovenia led the ranking of the 20 countries with the greatest income distribution equality in 2018.

  13. U.S. median household income 2023, by state

    • statista.com
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    Updated Sep 16, 2024
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    Statista (2024). U.S. median household income 2023, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/233170/median-household-income-in-the-united-states-by-state/
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 16, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, the real median household income in the state of Alabama was 60,660 U.S. dollars. The state with the highest median household income was Massachusetts, which was 106,500 U.S. dollars in 2023. The average median household income in the United States was at 80,610 U.S. dollars.

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    Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Peru,...

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    Updated Jan 11, 2024
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    Neilsberg Research (2024). Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Peru, Massachusetts [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/research/datasets/94e0b1c3-7479-11ee-949f-3860777c1fe6/
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    csv, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jan 11, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Peru, Massachusetts
    Variables measured
    Income Level, Mean Household Income
    Measurement technique
    The data presented in this dataset is derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. It delineates income distributions across income quintiles (mentioned above) following an initial analysis and categorization. Subsequently, we adjusted these figures for inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series via current methods (R-CPI-U-RS). For additional information about these estimations, please contact us via email at research@neilsberg.com
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Peru, Massachusetts, 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 26,787, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 214,256. This indicates that the top earners earn 8 times compared to the lowest earners.
    • *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 319,210, which is 148.99% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1191.66% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

    Mean household income by quintiles in Peru, Massachusetts (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars))

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 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 2022 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 Peru town median household income. You can refer the same here

  15. U.S. the richest people in America 2025

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    Updated May 27, 2025
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    Statista (2025). U.S. the richest people in America 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/201426/the-richest-people-in-america/
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    Dataset updated
    May 27, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    As of April 2025, Elon Musk was estimated as the wealthiest person in the United States with a net worth of around 342 billion dollars. Richest people in the United States - additional information Every year since 1982, the American business magazine Forbes has been compiling lists of the 400 richest people in the United States, known as the “Forbes 400.” In addition to that, since 1987, the publication has also been compiling a ranking of the 500 richest people in the world (excluding royalty and dictators), as well as more specialized tops, such as “World's Most Powerful Women,” “America's Richest Families,” “Most Valuable Brands” or “30 Under 30,” which focuses on young entrepreneurs from various fields which have gained millions in the past year by the use of social media, technical innovations and generally new and fresh approaches to business.

  16. U.S. median household income by age 2023

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    Updated Sep 16, 2024
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    Statista (2024). U.S. median household income by age 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/233184/median-household-income-in-the-united-states-by-age/
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 16, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, the real median household income for householders aged 15 to 24 was at 54,930 U.S. dollars. The highest median household income was found amongst those aged between 45 and 54. Household median income for the United States since 1990 can be accessed here.

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    Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Ripley, TN // 2025...

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    Updated Mar 3, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Ripley, TN // 2025 Edition [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/ripley-tn-median-household-income/
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    json, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Mar 3, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Ripley, Tennessee
    Variables measured
    Income Level, Mean Household Income
    Measurement technique
    The data presented in this dataset is derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It delineates income distributions across income quintiles (mentioned above) following an initial analysis and categorization. Subsequently, we adjusted these figures for inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series via current methods (R-CPI-U-RS). For additional information about these estimations, please contact us via email at research@neilsberg.com
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Ripley, TN, 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 7,525, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 153,105. This indicates that the top earners earn 20 times compared to the lowest earners.
    • *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 226,482, which is 147.93% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 3009.73% 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 Ripley median household income. You can refer the same here

  18. U.S. most populated cities per capita income 2021

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    Updated Jul 5, 2024
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    Statista (2024). U.S. most populated cities per capita income 2021 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/205618/per-capita-income-in-the-top-20-most-populated-cities-in-the-us/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 5, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2021
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2021, the per capita income in San Francisco city was at 80,383 U.S. dollars. San Francisco was followed in this regard by Seattle and Washington, D.C. The most populated cities in the U.S. are ranked by per capita income in this statistic. While New York, New York had the highest population, San Francisco had the highest per capita income in 2021. The median household income in San Francisco in 2020 was 119,136 dollars, the highest among the most populated cities in the United States.

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    Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Half Moon Bay, CA

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    Updated Jan 11, 2024
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    Neilsberg Research (2024). Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Half Moon Bay, CA [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/research/datasets/949e0bdd-7479-11ee-949f-3860777c1fe6/
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    csv, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jan 11, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Half Moon Bay
    Variables measured
    Income Level, Mean Household Income
    Measurement technique
    The data presented in this dataset is derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. It delineates income distributions across income quintiles (mentioned above) following an initial analysis and categorization. Subsequently, we adjusted these figures for inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series via current methods (R-CPI-U-RS). For additional information about these estimations, please contact us via email at research@neilsberg.com
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Half Moon Bay, CA, 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 31,972, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 526,921. This indicates that the top earners earn 16 times compared to the lowest earners.
    • *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 946,269, which is 179.58% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 2959.68% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

    Mean household income by quintiles in Half Moon Bay, CA (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars))

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 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 2022 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 Half Moon Bay median household income. You can refer the same here

  20. U.S. median household income 1990-2023

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    Updated Sep 16, 2024
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    Statista (2024). U.S. median household income 1990-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/200838/median-household-income-in-the-united-states/
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 16, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    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.

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Statista (2024). U.S. household income distribution 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/203183/percentage-distribution-of-household-income-in-the-us/
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U.S. household income distribution 2023

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Dataset updated
Sep 16, 2024
Dataset authored and provided by
Statistahttp://statista.com/
Time period covered
2023
Area covered
United States
Description

In 2023, just over 50 percent of Americans had an annual household income that was less than 75,000 U.S. dollars. The median household income was 80,610 U.S. dollars in 2023. Income and wealth in the United States After the economic recession in 2009, income inequality in the U.S. is more prominent across many metropolitan areas. The Northeast region is regarded as one of the wealthiest in the country. Maryland, New Jersey, and Massachusetts were among the states with the highest median household income in 2020. In terms of income by race and ethnicity, the average income of Asian households was 94,903 U.S. dollars in 2020, while the median income for Black households was around half of that figure. What is the U.S. poverty threshold? The U.S. Census Bureau annually updates its list of poverty levels. Preliminary estimates show that the average poverty threshold for a family of four people was 26,500 U.S. dollars in 2021, which is around 100 U.S. dollars less than the previous year. There were an estimated 37.9 million people in poverty across the United States in 2021, which was around 11.6 percent of the population. Approximately 19.5 percent of those in poverty were Black, while 8.2 percent were white.

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