District of Columbia Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for District of Columbia was $63,124 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, District of Columbia median household income is $12,622 higher. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 District of Columbia household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. District of Columbia median family income and per capita income for District of Columbia are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in District of Columbia
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $50,502 | -2.18% | -7.08% |
| District of Columbia | $63,124 | +0.48% | +4.30% |
District of Columbia Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007
The median household income for District of Columbia was at a new inflation adjusted high (since 2007) in 2011.
Real Median Household Income: District of Columbia, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for District of Columbia
| Date | US | District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $50,502 | $63,124 |
| 2010 | $51,625 | $62,825 |
| 2009 | $52,660 | $62,170 |
| 2008 | $54,349 | $60,519 |
| 2007 | $55,039 | $58,919 |
| 2006 | $54,047 | $57,835 |
| 2005 | $53,274 | $54,402 |
District of Columbia Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for District of Columbia was $75,603 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, District of Columbia median family income is $14,148 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.
Real Median Family Income in District of Columbia
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $61,455 | -1.71% | -7.16% |
| District of Columbia | $75,603 | -5.45% | +8.47% |
District of Columbia Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for District of Columbia peaked in 2010 at $79,960 and is now $4,357 (5.45%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: District of Columbia, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for District of Columbia
| Date | US | District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $61,455 | $75,603 |
| 2010 | $62,522 | $79,960 |
| 2009 | $64,049 | $74,667 |
| 2008 | $66,192 | $69,697 |
| 2007 | $66,356 | $72,321 |
| 2006 | $65,286 | $68,163 |
| 2005 | $64,323 | $59,229 |
District of Columbia Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for District of Columbia was $44,578 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, District of Columbia per capita income is $17,870 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.
Real Per Capita Income in District of Columbia
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $26,708 | -0.64% | -7.33% |
| District of Columbia | $44,578 | +4.79% | +1.44% |
District of Columbia Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007
The median household income for District of Columbia was at a new inflation adjusted high (since 2007) in 2011.
Real Per Capita Income: District of Columbia, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for District of Columbia
| Date | US | District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $26,708 | $44,578 |
| 2010 | $26,881 | $42,541 |
| 2009 | $27,692 | $42,779 |
| 2008 | $28,819 | $43,945 |
| 2007 | $28,949 | $43,800 |
| 2006 | $28,185 | $41,322 |
| 2005 | $28,842 | $43,282 |
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