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.

Real Median Household Income in Louisiana

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

Louisiana Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Louisiana peaked in 2008 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