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. Supplements are added in most months.

Understanding the Context

The CPS ASEC โ€” conducted in February, March and April โ€” is designed to provide annual, national estimates of income, poverty and health insurance, collecting information about job status, income and health insurance coverage for the prior calendar year. This report presents data on income, earnings, & income inequality in the United States based on information collected in the 2025 and earlier CPS ASEC. Median income of non-Hispanic White households declined in five states over the past 15 years: Alaska, Connecticut, Louisiana, Nevada, and New Mexico. About Income Census money income is defined as income received on a regular basis (exclusive of certain money receipts such as capital gains) before payments for personal income taxes, social security, union dues, medicare deductions, etc.

Key Insights

Income Data Tables The tables below provide income statistics displayed in tables with columns and rows. Many tables are in downloadable in XLS, CVS and PDF file formats. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems accessing data, please call 301-763-3243 for assistance. To filter data tables for a specific survey use the links below: This report presents data on income, earnings, income inequality & poverty in the United States based on information collected in the 2021 and earlier CPS ASEC. The SIPP is a nationally representative longitudinal survey that provides comprehensive information on the dynamics of income, employment, household composition, and government program participation.

Final Thoughts

This data visualization includes median household income statistics for the United States, the 50 states, and the District of Columbia. Median Household Income by County in the United States and Puerto Rico Income: Money income is defined as income received on a regular basis (exclusive of certain money receipts such as capital gains) before payments for personal income taxes, Social Security, union dues, Medicare deductions, etc. Income Inequality: Income inequality refers to how evenly income or income growth is distributed across the population.