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Maine Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Maine was $46,033 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Maine median household income is $4,469 lower. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 Maine household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. Maine median family income and per capita income for Maine are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Maine

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,502 -2.18% -7.08%
Maine $46,033 -2.60% -5.39%

Maine Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Maine peaked in 2007 at $49,776 and is now $3,743 (7.52%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Maine, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Maine

Date US Maine
2011 $50,502 $46,033
2010 $51,625 $47,261
2009 $52,660 $47,955
2008 $54,349 $48,658
2007 $55,039 $49,776
2006 $54,047 $48,456
2005 $53,274 $49,310

Maine Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Maine was $58,375 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, Maine median family income is $3,080 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.

Real Median Family Income in Maine

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $61,455 -1.71% -7.16%
Maine $58,375 -2.76% -3.18%

Maine Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Maine peaked in 2007 at $61,033 and is now $2,658 (4.36%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Maine, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Maine

Date US Maine
2011 $61,455 $58,375
2010 $62,522 $60,034
2009 $64,049 $59,313
2008 $66,192 $60,293
2007 $66,356 $61,033
2006 $65,286 $58,891
2005 $64,323 $60,297

Maine Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Maine was $25,802 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, Maine per capita income is $906 lower. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.

Real Per Capita Income in Maine

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,708 -0.64% -7.33%
Maine $25,802 +0.25% -1.85%

Maine Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Maine peaked in 2005 at $27,196 and is now $1,394 (5.13%) lower. From a post peak low of $25,737 in 2010, real median household income for Maine has now grown by $65 (0.25%).

Real Per Capita Income: Maine, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Maine

Date US Maine
2011 $26,708 $25,802
2010 $26,881 $25,737
2009 $27,692 $25,864
2008 $28,819 $26,287
2007 $28,949 $27,093
2006 $28,185 $25,909
2005 $28,842 $27,196