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