Median Household Income Increased in 2023 for First Time Since 2019

Non-Hispanic White households were the only group with higher incomes in 2023. Asian household median income remained the highest among all groups.

Median Household Income

Income not statistically different from 2023 estimate. Access demographic, economic and population data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Explore census data with visualizations and view

How Income Varies by Race and Geography

Median income of non-Hispanic White households declined in five states over the past 15 years: Alaska, Connecticut, Louisiana, Nevada, and New Mexico.

Income in the United States: 2024

This report presents data on income, earnings, & income inequality in the United States based on information collected in the 2025 and earlier CPS ASEC.

Income & Poverty Data Tables

Income & Poverty Data Tables The tables below provide income and poverty statistics displayed in tables with columns and rows. Many tables are in downloadable in XLS, CVS and PDF

Income and Poverty

Income is the gauge many use to determine the well-being of the U.S. population. Survey and census questions cover poverty, income, and wealth.

Income

Census money income is defined as income received on a regular basis before payments for taxes, social security, etc. and does not reflect noncash benefits.

Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.: 2024

Supplements are added in most months. The CPS ASEC — conducted in February, March and April — is designed to provide annual, national estimates of income, poverty and health

U.S. Tax System Reduces Income Inequality But Gaps Remain

Household incomes were more equal after accounting for taxes and credits but both pretax and post-tax income inequality rose between 2009 and 2024.

Household Income in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2024

Gini index estimates of income inequality are also presented at national and state-levels. Estimates from the 2024 ACS show an increase in real median household income for 29 states and