Median Household Income
Income not statistically different from 2023 estimate.Access demographic, economic and population data from the U.S. Explore census data with visualizations
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
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).
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
How Education Impacted Income and Earnings From 2004 to 2024
Median household income in the United States for householders age 25 and over was $85,580 in 2024 — marking an 18% increase from 2004. However, the income gap
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.
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
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
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.