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Colorado Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Colorado was $55,387 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Colorado median household income is $4,885 higher. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 Colorado household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. Colorado median family income and per capita income for Colorado are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Colorado

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,502 -2.18% -7.08%
Colorado $55,387 -0.65% -6.97%

Colorado Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Colorado peaked in 2007 at $59,890 and is now $4,503 (7.52%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Colorado, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Colorado

Date US Colorado
2011 $50,502 $55,387
2010 $51,625 $55,752
2009 $52,660 $58,122
2008 $54,349 $59,534
2007 $55,039 $59,890
2006 $54,047 $58,023
2005 $53,274 $58,355

Colorado Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Colorado was $69,110 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, Colorado median family income is $7,655 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.

Real Median Family Income in Colorado

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $61,455 -1.71% -7.16%
Colorado $69,110 -1.19% -5.71%

Colorado Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Colorado peaked in 2008 at $73,293 and is now $4,183 (5.71%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Colorado, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Colorado

Date US Colorado
2011 $61,455 $69,110
2010 $62,522 $69,940
2009 $64,049 $72,292
2008 $66,192 $73,293
2007 $66,356 $73,209
2006 $65,286 $72,077
2005 $64,323 $71,970

Colorado Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Colorado was $29,804 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, Colorado per capita income is $3,096 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.

Real Per Capita Income in Colorado

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,708 -0.64% -7.33%
Colorado $29,804 +0.59% -6.37%

Colorado Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Colorado peaked in 2008 at $31,830 and is now $2,026 (6.37%) lower. From a post peak low of $29,629 in 2010, real median household income for Colorado has now grown by $175 (0.59%).

Real Per Capita Income: Colorado, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Colorado

Date US Colorado
2011 $26,708 $29,804
2010 $26,881 $29,629
2009 $27,692 $30,424
2008 $28,819 $31,830
2007 $28,949 $31,601
2006 $28,185 $30,955
2005 $28,842 $31,199