Arkansas Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Arkansas was $38,758 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Arkansas median household income is $11,744 lower. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 Arkansas household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. Arkansas median family income and per capita income for Arkansas are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in Arkansas
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $50,502 | -2.18% | -7.08% |
| Arkansas | $38,758 | -1.92% | -4.41% |
Arkansas Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for Arkansas peaked in 2007 at $41,365 and is now $2,607 (6.30%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Arkansas, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Arkansas
| Date | US | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $50,502 | $38,758 |
| 2010 | $51,625 | $39,516 |
| 2009 | $52,660 | $39,660 |
| 2008 | $54,349 | $40,546 |
| 2007 | $55,039 | $41,365 |
| 2006 | $54,047 | $40,826 |
| 2005 | $53,274 | $40,321 |
Arkansas Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Arkansas was $48,713 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, Arkansas median family income is $12,742 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.
Real Median Family Income in Arkansas
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $61,455 | -1.71% | -7.16% |
| Arkansas | $48,713 | +0.37% | -2.13% |
Arkansas Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for Arkansas peaked in 2007 at $51,005 and is now $2,292 (4.49%) lower. From a post peak low of $48,534 in 2010, real median household income for Arkansas has now grown by $179 (0.37%).
Real Median Family Income: Arkansas, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Arkansas
| Date | US | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $61,455 | $48,713 |
| 2010 | $62,522 | $48,534 |
| 2009 | $64,049 | $49,144 |
| 2008 | $66,192 | $49,773 |
| 2007 | $66,356 | $51,005 |
| 2006 | $65,286 | $50,301 |
| 2005 | $64,323 | $49,694 |
Arkansas Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Arkansas was $21,203 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, Arkansas per capita income is $5,505 lower. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.
Real Per Capita Income in Arkansas
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $26,708 | -0.64% | -7.33% |
| Arkansas | $21,203 | -0.82% | -3.91% |
Arkansas Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for Arkansas peaked in 2007 at $22,463 and is now $1,260 (5.61%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Arkansas, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Arkansas
| Date | US | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $26,708 | $21,203 |
| 2010 | $26,881 | $21,379 |
| 2009 | $27,692 | $21,613 |
| 2008 | $28,819 | $22,065 |
| 2007 | $28,949 | $22,463 |
| 2006 | $28,185 | $22,040 |
| 2005 | $28,842 | $22,264 |
