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 |
