Department of Numbers

Louisiana Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Louisiana was $42,505 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Louisiana median household income is $7,541 lower. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 Louisiana household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012. Louisiana median family income and per capita income for Louisiana are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Louisiana

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%
Louisiana $42,505 -1.59% -1.23%

Louisiana Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Louisiana peaked in 2008 at $44,286 and is now $1,781 (4.02%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Louisiana, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Louisiana

Date US Louisiana
2010 $50,046 $42,505
2009 $51,050 $43,193
2008 $52,687 $44,286
2007 $53,356 $43,036

Louisiana Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Louisiana was $52,456 in 2010. Compared to the median US family income, Louisiana median family income is $8,153 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2011 family income data will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Family Income in Louisiana

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $60,609 -2.39% -5.78%
Louisiana $52,456 -3.41% -1.66%

Louisiana Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Louisiana peaked in 2008 at $54,646 and is now $2,190 (4.01%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Louisiana, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Louisiana

Date US Louisiana
2010 $60,609 $52,456
2009 $62,090 $54,309
2008 $64,168 $54,646
2007 $64,327 $53,342

Louisiana Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Louisiana was $22,862 in 2010. Compared to the US per capita income, Louisiana per capita income is $3,197 lower. Per-capita income numbers for 2011 will be released in December of 2012.

Real Per Capita Income in Louisiana

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,059 -2.93% -7.14%
Louisiana $22,862 -2.08% -0.88%

Louisiana Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Louisiana peaked in 2008 at $23,600 and is now $738 (3.13%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Louisiana, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Louisiana

Date US Louisiana
2010 $26,059 $22,862
2009 $26,845 $23,348
2008 $27,938 $23,600
2007 $28,064 $23,065