Residents of the District of Columbia had the highest personal income per capita in 2024, at about ******* U.S. dollars. Mississippi residents, on the other hand, had the lowest personal income per capita, at ****** U.S. dollars. What is personal income? Personal income is the income that a worker receives from all sources, including salary, wages, bonuses, income from self-employment, dividends from investments, and receipts from real estate investments. Because of this, total personal income is different from the average wage, as personal income takes more factors into account than just salary and compensation. Income in the United States Wages and salaries in the United States can vary greatly depending on the profession a person is in, and the rise (or fall) of wages is seen as a key economic indicator as to the financial health of the country’s residents. In recent years, the increasing gap between CEO compensation and the compensation of the average worker has brought the issue of stagnating wages to the forefront of the national conversation.

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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Household Income: United States data was reported at 80,610.000 USD in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 74,580.000 USD for 2022. Household Income: United States data is updated yearly, averaging 34,080.000 USD from Mar 1967 (Median) to 2023, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80,610.000 USD in 2023 and a record low of 7,143.000 USD in 1967. Household Income: United States data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.H: Household Income: by State.

In the first quarter of 2025, 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 was the country with the most billionaires in the world in 2025. Elon Musk, with a net worth of 342 billion U.S. dollars, was among the richest people in the United States in 2025. 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.

The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) is a longitudinal survey that provides comprehensive information about income and assistance program participation of individuals and households in the United States. The survey collects data and measures changes in characteristics like economic well-being, family dynamics, education, assets, health insurance, child care, and food security. SIPP data tables provide wealth and debt measures at the nation and state levels. National estimates offer detailed wealth and debt statistics for a variety of demographic, social and household characteristics. These measures include information on major contributors to wealth such as home equity and retirement accounts, as well as common types of debt such as vehicle debt, credit card debt and student loans. The state-level data highlight household net worth estimates at the state level broken down by selected asset and debt categories. Arts and Entertainment industries tracked by SIPP: 8561. Performing Arts Companies 8562. Spectator Sports 8563. Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures 8564. Independent artists, writers, and performers 8570. Museums, art galleries, historical sites, and similar institutions The SIPP also contains measures of whether one's children take lessons after school (ELESSON), attend religious services or events (ERELIG), or play on a sports team (ESPORT) in the Child Well-being subtopic area. The data are accompanied by supporting materials such as data dictionaries, an online codebook and an updated users' guide. For more information about SIPP data available through ICPSR, see the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) Series.

In 2023, the median annual family income in the District of Columbia was 157,210 U.S. dollars, the highest of any state. Comparatively, the median family income for Mississippi was 72,259 U.S. dollars. For the United States as a whole, the median annual family income was 96,401 U.S. dollars.

United States Household Income: Nevada data was reported at 56,550.000 USD in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 55,431.000 USD for 2016. United States Household Income: Nevada data is updated yearly, averaging 45,071.000 USD from Mar 1984 (Median) to 2017, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56,550.000 USD in 2017 and a record low of 23,274.000 USD in 1985. United States Household Income: Nevada data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.H048: Household Income: by State.

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United States Household Income: Florida data was reported at 53,681.000 USD in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 51,176.000 USD for 2016. United States Household Income: Florida data is updated yearly, averaging 37,222.500 USD from Mar 1984 (Median) to 2017, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53,681.000 USD in 2017 and a record low of 19,785.000 USD in 1984. United States Household Income: Florida data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.H048: Household Income: by State.

This map shows households within high ($200,000 or more) and low (less than $25,000) annual income ranges. This is shown as a percentage of total households. The data is attached to tract, county, and state centroids and shows:Percent of households making less than $25,000 annuallyPercent of households making $200,000 or more annuallyThe data shown is household income in the past 12 months. These are the American Community Survey (ACS) most current 5-year estimates: Table B19001. The data layer is updated annually, so this map always shows the most current values from the U.S. Census Bureau. To find the layer used in this map and see the full metadata, visit this Living Atlas item.These categories were constructed using an Arcade expression, which groups the lowest census income categories and normalizes them by total households.

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 State Center. 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 State Center, the median household income for the households where the householder is White decreased by $4,103(5.36%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $76,603 in 2013 and $72,500 in 2023.
• Black or African American: As per the U.S. Census Bureau population data, in State Center, there are no households where the householder is Black or African American; hence, the median household income for the Black or African American population is not applicable.
• 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 State Center.
• 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

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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 State Center median household income by race. You can refer the same here

This research describes the demographic attributes of both rich and poor households, and also the composition of their holdings. The data are drawn from surveys of household wealth conducted for the Federal Reserve Board in 1983, 1989, and 1992, years that approximate the turning points of the 1982-1991 business cycle.

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United States - State and Local Governments; Current Taxes on Income, Wealth, etc. Received (IMA), Transactions was 757751.00000 Mil. of $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - State and Local Governments; Current Taxes on Income, Wealth, etc. Received (IMA), Transactions reached a record high of 800883.00000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 1321.00000 in January of 1946. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - State and Local Governments; Current Taxes on Income, Wealth, etc. Received (IMA), Transactions - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

United States Household Income: Massachusetts data was reported at 73,227.000 USD in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 72,266.000 USD for 2016. United States Household Income: Massachusetts data is updated yearly, averaging 48,304.000 USD from Mar 1984 (Median) to 2017, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73,227.000 USD in 2017 and a record low of 26,959.000 USD in 1984. United States Household Income: Massachusetts data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.H048: Household Income: by State.

United States - State and Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Effect of participation in defined benefit plans on personal income, saving, and wealth: Change in personal wealth was 569.13700 Bil. of $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - State and Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Effect of participation in defined benefit plans on personal income, saving, and wealth: Change in personal wealth reached a record high of 569.13700 in January of 2023 and a record low of 0.31400 in January of 1929. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - State and Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Effect of participation in defined benefit plans on personal income, saving, and wealth: Change in personal wealth - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

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.

Key information about US Household Income per Capita

• United States Annual Household Income per Capita reached 40,722.000 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous value of 39,167.917 USD in Dec 2022.
• US Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1984 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 21,116.200 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 40,722.000 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 9,024.615 USD in Dec 1984.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of US grew 0.967 % YoY in May 2023.