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Iowa Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Iowa was $47,961 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Iowa median household income is $2,085 lower. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 Iowa household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012. Iowa median family income and per capita income for Iowa are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Iowa

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%
Iowa $47,961 -1.79% -3.56%

Iowa Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Iowa peaked in 2007 at $49,730 and is now $1,769 (3.56%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Iowa, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Iowa

Date US Iowa
2010 $50,046 $47,961
2009 $51,050 $48,837
2008 $52,687 $49,600
2007 $53,356 $49,730

Iowa Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Iowa was $60,917 in 2010. Compared to the median US family income, Iowa median family income is $308 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2011 family income data will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Family Income in Iowa

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $60,609 -2.39% -5.78%
Iowa $60,917 -2.01% -2.78%

Iowa Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Iowa peaked in 2007 at $62,659 and is now $1,742 (2.78%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Iowa, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Iowa

Date US Iowa
2010 $60,609 $60,917
2009 $62,090 $62,166
2008 $64,168 $62,443
2007 $64,327 $62,659

Iowa Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Iowa was $24,883 in 2010. Compared to the US per capita income, Iowa per capita income is $1,176 lower. Per-capita income numbers for 2011 will be released in December of 2012.

Real Per Capita Income in Iowa

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,059 -2.93% -7.14%
Iowa $24,883 -3.30% -3.68%

Iowa Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Iowa peaked in 2007 at $25,833 and is now $950 (3.68%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Iowa, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Iowa

Date US Iowa
2010 $26,059 $24,883
2009 $26,845 $25,733
2008 $27,938 $25,788
2007 $28,064 $25,833