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Connecticut Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Connecticut was $65,753 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Connecticut median household income is $15,251 higher. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 Connecticut household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. Connecticut median family income and per capita income for Connecticut are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Connecticut

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,502 -2.18% -7.08%
Connecticut $65,753 -0.45% -8.24%

Connecticut Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Connecticut peaked in 2008 at $71,654 and is now $5,901 (8.24%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Connecticut, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Connecticut

Date US Connecticut
2011 $50,502 $65,753
2010 $51,625 $66,053
2009 $52,660 $70,290
2008 $54,349 $71,654
2007 $55,039 $71,556
2006 $54,047 $70,747
2005 $53,274 $70,209

Connecticut Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Connecticut was $83,106 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, Connecticut median family income is $21,651 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.

Real Median Family Income in Connecticut

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $61,455 -1.71% -7.16%
Connecticut $83,106 -0.84% -6.78%

Connecticut Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Connecticut peaked in 2008 at $89,150 and is now $6,044 (6.78%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Connecticut, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Connecticut

Date US Connecticut
2011 $61,455 $83,106
2010 $62,522 $83,810
2009 $64,049 $87,104
2008 $66,192 $89,150
2007 $66,356 $88,320
2006 $65,286 $87,181
2005 $64,323 $87,029

Connecticut Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Connecticut was $35,932 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, Connecticut per capita income is $9,224 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.

Real Per Capita Income in Connecticut

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,708 -0.64% -7.33%
Connecticut $35,932 -0.70% -8.01%

Connecticut Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Connecticut peaked in 2005 at $39,112 and is now $3,180 (8.13%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Connecticut, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Connecticut

Date US Connecticut
2011 $26,708 $35,932
2010 $26,881 $36,185
2009 $27,692 $37,483
2008 $28,819 $39,060
2007 $28,949 $38,946
2006 $28,185 $37,981
2005 $28,842 $39,112