Households Then and Now: Changes in Demographic Household
Our surveys provide periodic and comprehensive statistics about the nation. This data is critical for government programs, policies, and decision-making.
Census Glossary
A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence. A household includes the related family members and all the
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.
Household Income in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2024
This report presents data on median household income and the Gini index of income inequality based on the 2023 and 2024 American Community Surveys (ACS).
Family Households Still the Majority
While one-person households increased from 25% in 1990 to 28% in 2020, family households remained the largest type of U.S. households and the majority were married
How Education Impacted Income and Earnings From 2004 to 2024
U.S. median inflation-adjusted income for householders age 25 and over rose 18% from 2004 to 2024 but income gains varied widely by education levels.
Current Population Survey Tables for Household Income
Household Income: HINC-05 Percent Distribution of Households, by Selected Characteristics Within Income Quintile and Top 5 Percent.
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.: 2024
Appendix B of the income report compares household median income and inequality measures based on post-tax income. Median post-tax household income increased
Families and Households
Families and Households All Census Bureau demographic surveys collect information about the residents of each housing unit and how they are related. The level of