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Delaware Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Delaware was $55,847 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Delaware median household income is $5,801 higher. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 Delaware household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012. Delaware median family income and per capita income for Delaware are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Delaware

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%
Delaware $55,847 -3.38% -2.75%

Delaware Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Delaware peaked in 2008 at $58,723 and is now $2,876 (4.90%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Delaware, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Delaware

Date US Delaware
2010 $50,046 $55,847
2009 $51,050 $57,799
2008 $52,687 $58,723
2007 $53,356 $57,426

Delaware Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Delaware was $68,746 in 2010. Compared to the median US family income, Delaware median family income is $8,137 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2011 family income data will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Family Income in Delaware

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $60,609 -2.39% -5.78%
Delaware $68,746 +0.07% -1.24%

Delaware Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Delaware peaked in 2008 at $69,615 and is now $917 (1.32%) lower. From a post peak low of $68,698 in 2009, real median household income for Delaware has now grown by $48 (0.07%).

Real Median Family Income: Delaware, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Delaware

Date US Delaware
2010 $60,609 $68,746
2009 $62,090 $68,698
2008 $64,168 $69,615
2007 $64,327 $69,611

Delaware Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Delaware was $27,729 in 2010. Compared to the US per capita income, Delaware per capita income is $1,670 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2011 will be released in December of 2012.

Real Per Capita Income in Delaware

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,059 -2.93% -7.14%
Delaware $27,729 -3.03% -5.33%

Delaware Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Delaware peaked in 2008 at $29,789 and is now $2,060 (6.92%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Delaware, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Delaware

Date US Delaware
2010 $26,059 $27,729
2009 $26,845 $28,595
2008 $27,938 $29,789
2007 $28,064 $29,289