Department of Numbers

California Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for California was $57,708 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, California median household income is $7,662 higher. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 California household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Household Income in California

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
California $57,708 -3.67% -8.46%
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%

California Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for California peaked in 2007 and is now $5,331 (8.46%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: California, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for California

Date US California
2010 $50,046 $57,708
2009 $51,050 $59,904
2008 $52,687 $61,793
2007 $53,356 $63,039