Louisiana Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Louisiana was $41,734 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Louisiana median household income is $8,768 lower. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 Louisiana household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. Louisiana median family income and per capita income for Louisiana are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in Louisiana
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $50,502 | -2.18% | -7.08% |
| Louisiana | $41,734 | -4.82% | -8.64% |
Louisiana Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for Louisiana peaked in 2008 at $45,683 and is now $3,949 (8.64%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Louisiana, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Louisiana
| Date | US | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $50,502 | $41,734 |
| 2010 | $51,625 | $43,846 |
| 2009 | $52,660 | $44,556 |
| 2008 | $54,349 | $45,683 |
| 2007 | $55,039 | $44,394 |
| 2006 | $54,047 | $43,880 |
| 2005 | $53,274 | $42,315 |
Louisiana Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Louisiana was $53,601 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, Louisiana median family income is $7,854 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.
Real Median Family Income in Louisiana
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $61,455 | -1.71% | -7.16% |
| Louisiana | $53,601 | -0.94% | -4.91% |
Louisiana Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for Louisiana peaked in 2008 at $56,369 and is now $2,768 (4.91%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Louisiana, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Louisiana
| Date | US | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $61,455 | $53,601 |
| 2010 | $62,522 | $54,111 |
| 2009 | $64,049 | $56,022 |
| 2008 | $66,192 | $56,369 |
| 2007 | $66,356 | $55,025 |
| 2006 | $65,286 | $53,835 |
| 2005 | $64,323 | $52,684 |
Louisiana Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Louisiana was $22,882 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, Louisiana per capita income is $3,826 lower. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.
Real Per Capita Income in Louisiana
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $26,708 | -0.64% | -7.33% |
| Louisiana | $22,882 | -2.97% | -6.01% |
Louisiana Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for Louisiana peaked in 2008 at $24,344 and is now $1,462 (6.01%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Louisiana, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Louisiana
| Date | US | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $26,708 | $22,882 |
| 2010 | $26,881 | $23,583 |
| 2009 | $27,692 | $24,085 |
| 2008 | $28,819 | $24,344 |
| 2007 | $28,949 | $23,792 |
| 2006 | $28,185 | $22,719 |
| 2005 | $28,842 | $23,424 |
