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Alaska Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Alaska was $67,825 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Alaska median household income is $17,323 higher. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 Alaska household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. Alaska median family income and per capita income for Alaska are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Alaska

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,502 -2.18% -7.08%
Alaska $67,825 +1.82% -5.16%

Alaska Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Alaska peaked in 2008 at $71,513 and is now $3,688 (5.16%) lower. From a post peak low of $66,614 in 2010, real median household income for Alaska has now grown by $1,211 (1.82%).

Real Median Household Income: Alaska, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Alaska

Date US Alaska
2011 $50,502 $67,825
2010 $51,625 $66,614
2009 $52,660 $70,205
2008 $54,349 $71,513
2007 $55,039 $69,784
2006 $54,047 $66,253
2005 $53,274 $64,786

Alaska Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Alaska was $75,786 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, Alaska median family income is $14,331 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.

Real Median Family Income in Alaska

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $61,455 -1.71% -7.16%
Alaska $75,786 -4.54% -8.79%

Alaska Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Alaska peaked in 2009 at $83,817 and is now $8,031 (9.58%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Alaska, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Alaska

Date US Alaska
2011 $61,455 $75,786
2010 $62,522 $79,391
2009 $64,049 $83,817
2008 $66,192 $83,088
2007 $66,356 $79,039
2006 $65,286 $77,942
2005 $64,323 $77,286

Alaska Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Alaska was $31,405 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, Alaska per capita income is $4,697 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.

Real Per Capita Income in Alaska

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,708 -0.64% -7.33%
Alaska $31,405 -0.50% -3.56%

Alaska Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Alaska peaked in 2008 at $32,565 and is now $1,160 (3.56%) lower. From a post peak low of $30,937 in 2009, real median household income for Alaska has now grown by $468 (1.51%).

Real Per Capita Income: Alaska, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Alaska

Date US Alaska
2011 $26,708 $31,405
2010 $26,881 $31,564
2009 $27,692 $30,937
2008 $28,819 $32,565
2007 $28,949 $31,339
2006 $28,185 $30,028
2005 $28,842 $30,311