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Alabama Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Alabama was $40,474 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Alabama median household income is $9,572 lower. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 Alabama household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012. Alabama median family income and per capita income for Alabama are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Alabama

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%
Alabama $40,474 -1.66% -5.09%

Alabama Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Alabama peaked in 2008 at $43,206 and is now $2,732 (6.32%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Alabama, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Alabama

Date US Alabama
2010 $50,046 $40,474
2009 $51,050 $41,157
2008 $52,687 $43,206
2007 $53,356 $42,645

Alabama Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Alabama was $50,429 in 2010. Compared to the median US family income, Alabama median family income is $10,180 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2011 family income data will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Family Income in Alabama

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $60,609 -2.39% -5.78%
Alabama $50,429 -2.30% -5.54%

Alabama Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Alabama peaked in 2008 at $54,957 and is now $4,528 (8.24%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Alabama, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Alabama

Date US Alabama
2010 $60,609 $50,429
2009 $62,090 $51,617
2008 $64,168 $54,957
2007 $64,327 $53,388

Alabama Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Alabama was $21,993 in 2010. Compared to the US per capita income, Alabama per capita income is $4,066 lower. Per-capita income numbers for 2011 will be released in December of 2012.

Real Per Capita Income in Alabama

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,059 -2.93% -7.14%
Alabama $21,993 -3.19% -6.49%

Alabama Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Alabama peaked in 2008 at $23,631 and is now $1,638 (6.93%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Alabama, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Alabama

Date US Alabama
2010 $26,059 $21,993
2009 $26,845 $22,718
2008 $27,938 $23,631
2007 $28,064 $23,519