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District of Columbia Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for District of Columbia was $60,903 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, District of Columbia median household income is $10,857 higher. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 District of Columbia household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012. 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

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%
District of Columbia $60,903 +1.05% +6.63%

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 2010.

Real Median Household Income: District of Columbia, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for District of Columbia

Date US District of Columbia
2010 $50,046 $60,903
2009 $51,050 $60,269
2008 $52,687 $58,669
2007 $53,356 $57,118

District of Columbia Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for District of Columbia was $77,514 in 2010. Compared to the median US family income, District of Columbia median family income is $16,905 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2011 family income data will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Family Income in District of Columbia

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $60,609 -2.39% -5.78%
District of Columbia $77,514 +7.09% +10.56%

District of Columbia Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The median household income for District of Columbia was at a new inflation adjusted high (since 2007) in 2010.

Real Median Family Income: District of Columbia, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for District of Columbia

Date US District of Columbia
2010 $60,609 $77,514
2009 $62,090 $72,383
2008 $64,168 $67,566
2007 $64,327 $70,110

District of Columbia Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for District of Columbia was $41,240 in 2010. Compared to the US per capita income, District of Columbia per capita income is $15,181 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2011 will be released in December of 2012.

Real Per Capita Income in District of Columbia

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,059 -2.93% -7.14%
District of Columbia $41,240 -0.55% -2.88%

District of Columbia Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for District of Columbia peaked in 2008 at $42,601 and is now $1,361 (3.19%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: District of Columbia, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for District of Columbia

Date US District of Columbia
2010 $26,059 $41,240
2009 $26,845 $41,470
2008 $27,938 $42,601
2007 $28,064 $42,461