California Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for California was $57,287 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, California median household income is $6,785 higher. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 California household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. California median family income and per capita income for California are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in California
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $50,502 | -2.18% | -7.08% |
| California | $57,287 | -3.77% | -10.13% |
California Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for California peaked in 2007 at $65,027 and is now $7,740 (11.90%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: California, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for California
| Date | US | California |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $50,502 | $57,287 |
| 2010 | $51,625 | $59,529 |
| 2009 | $52,660 | $61,793 |
| 2008 | $54,349 | $63,742 |
| 2007 | $55,039 | $65,027 |
| 2006 | $54,047 | $63,188 |
| 2005 | $53,274 | $61,785 |
California Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for California was $65,476 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, California median family income is $4,021 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.
Real Median Family Income in California
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $61,455 | -1.71% | -7.16% |
| California | $65,476 | -3.07% | -10.49% |
California Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for California peaked in 2007 at $73,202 and is now $7,726 (10.55%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: California, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for California
| Date | US | California |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $61,455 | $65,476 |
| 2010 | $62,522 | $67,547 |
| 2009 | $64,049 | $70,294 |
| 2008 | $66,192 | $73,152 |
| 2007 | $66,356 | $73,202 |
| 2006 | $65,286 | $72,020 |
| 2005 | $64,323 | $70,825 |
California Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for California was $27,859 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, California per capita income is $1,151 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.
Real Per Capita Income in California
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $26,708 | -0.64% | -7.33% |
| California | $27,859 | -1.27% | -9.25% |
California Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for California peaked in 2007 at $31,108 and is now $3,249 (10.44%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for California
| Date | US | California |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $26,708 | $27,859 |
| 2010 | $26,881 | $28,216 |
| 2009 | $27,692 | $29,239 |
| 2008 | $28,819 | $30,698 |
| 2007 | $28,949 | $31,108 |
| 2006 | $28,185 | $30,090 |
| 2005 | $28,842 | $30,876 |
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