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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria District of Columbia Household Income

The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria District of Columbia metro area was $86,680 in 2011, the latest figures available. Washington median household income is $23,556 higher than the median District of Columbia household income and $36,178 greater than the US median household income. 2012 metro income data (including Washington median household income) will be released in September of 2013. Median family and per capita income for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria are shown below.

Real Median Household Income for Washington 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%
Washington $86,680 -0.58% -3.31%

Trends in Washington, DC Real Median Household Income since 2007

The real median household income for Washington peaked in 2007 at $90,249 and is now $3,569 (3.95%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Washington, District of Columbia, National

Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Washington

Date US District of Columbia Washington
2011 $50,502 $63,124 $86,680
2010 $51,625 $62,825 $87,190
2009 $52,660 $62,170 $89,305
2008 $54,349 $60,519 $89,651
2007 $55,039 $58,919 $90,249

Washington Family Income

The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Washington was $102,867 in 2011. Compared to the median District of Columbia family income, Washington median family income is $27,264 higher. As with the median household income data, 2012 family income data for Washington will be released in September of 2013.

Real Median Family Income for Washington 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%
Washington $102,867 -1.19% -3.07%

Trends in Washington, DC Real Median Family Income since 2007

The real median family income for Washington peaked in 2007 at $108,124 and is now $5,257 (4.86%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Washington, District of Columbia, National

Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Washington

Date US District of Columbia Washington
2011 $61,455 $75,603 $102,867
2010 $62,522 $79,960 $104,106
2009 $64,049 $74,667 $107,311
2008 $66,192 $69,697 $106,120
2007 $66,356 $72,321 $108,124

Washington Per Capita Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Washington was $41,965 in 2011. Compared to the median District of Columbia per capita income, Washington median per capita income is $2,613 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2012 per capita income data for Washington will be released in September of 2013.

Real Per Capita Income for Washington 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%
Washington $41,965 +0.38% -4.19%

Trends in Washington, DC Real Per Capita Income since 2007

The real median per capita income for Washington peaked in 2007 at $44,364 and is now $2,399 (5.41%) lower. From a post peak low of $41,807 in 2010, real median per capita income for Washington has now grown by $158 (0.38%).

Real Per Capita Income: Washington, District of Columbia, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Washington

Date US District of Columbia Washington
2011 $26,708 $44,578 $41,965
2010 $26,881 $42,541 $41,807
2009 $27,692 $42,779 $42,941
2008 $28,819 $43,945 $43,799
2007 $28,949 $43,800 $44,364

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