In the 3 years to March 2021, black households were most likely out of all ethnic groups to have a weekly income of under £600.

As of 2021, households in the United Kingdom where the head of the household was of an other ethnic background had the highest proportion of household income earning more than 2,000 pounds a week, at 11 percent.

The median hourly pay in 2022 for White British employees was 14.30 pounds per hour, while people belonging to the Asian Other category received a median of 21.09 pounds per hour, which was the highest hourly pay in the hourly earnings shown. White and Black Caribbean employees had the lowest median hourly earnings in 2022, at 11.63 pounds per hour, followed by Bangladeshi employees, at just over 12 pounds per hour

The data measures the weekly income before tax of households from different ethnic groups in the UK. It includes the total income of everyone who lives in the household.

The data comes from the Family Resources Survey and is published on 'Ethnicity facts and figures'.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in England. 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 England population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 68.50% of the total residents in England. Notably, the median household income for White households is $62,500. Interestingly, White is both the largest group and the one with the highest median household income, which stands at $62,500.

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

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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/.

Recommended for further research

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

This statistic shows the share families that have received income-related benefits in the United Kingdom (UK) in the period from 2015 to 2018, by ethnic group of household head. In this period, 29 percent of the families with head of the family being black/African black/Caribbean or British black received some form of income-related benefit.

Data for update on feasibility research producing income by ethnicity statistics for England and Wales from administrative data.

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 England. 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 England, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $12,214(24.29%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $50,286 in 2013 and $62,500 in 2023.
• Black or African American: In England, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $4,315(22.94%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $18,810 in 2013 and $23,125 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 England.
• 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 England median household income by race. You can refer the same here

This statistic shows the share of gross household income from wages and salaries in the United Kingdom (UK) in the period 2017/18 by ethnic group of household head. In this period, 68 percent of the gross income of Asian or Asian British households came from wages and salaries.

In 2022, employed people in the white ‘other’ and Indian ethnic groups (both 82%) were the most likely to work full time out of all ethnic groups.

In 2019 white people in England and Wales had an average hourly income that was 2.3 percent larger than that of ethnic minority groups. This was the lowest percentage difference recorded during this time period, with the highest difference recorded in 2014, when the average difference in hourly earnings was 8.4 percent.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the England median household income by race. The dataset can be utilized to understand the racial distribution of England income.

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).

• England, AR median household income breakdown by race betwen 2011 and 2021
• Median Household Income by Racial Categories in England, AR (2021, 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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Explore our comprehensive data analysis and visual representations for a deeper understanding of England median household income by race. You can refer the same here

In 2022, the highest and lowest rates of economic inactivity were in the combined Pakistani and Bangladeshi (33%) and white 'other’ (15%) ethnic groups.

Regression results from pay regression model for 2022 across different ethnicity breakdowns using the Annual Population Survey, UK.

The median hourly pay and percentage difference in 2019 between hourly earnings with white British employees was greater between men than between women. White Irish male employees earned a median of 17.80 pounds per hour, while Bangladeshi male employees earned a median of 10.41 pounds per hour. In comparison, white Irish female employees earned a median of 16.93 pounds per hour, while Bangladeshi female employees earned a median of 10.60 pounds per hour. The highest median hourly pay was seen for Chinese male employees, at 18.05 pounds per hour. Chinese female employees also earned a high hourly pay, at 14.16 pounds per hour. Female white and black Caribbean female employees experienced the lowest median hourly pay in 2019, at just 9.71 pounds per hour.

Supporting dataset using data from Census, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and National Benefits Database. Tables contain data on earnings progression and geographic mobility from tax year ending 2012 to tax year ending 2016, broken down by characteristics such as age, sex, ethnicity, qualification level and local authority. The dataset also includes regression model output tables.

During a 2023 survey carried out among more than 3,000 marketers from the United Kingdom, it was found that marketers who identified as white had the highest average full-time earnings, with 64.71 thousand British pounds annually. Black/African Caribbean/Black British was the lowest-paid group, with 48.53 thousand pounds annually.