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Maryland Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Maryland was $70,004 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Maryland median household income is $19,502 higher. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 Maryland household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. Maryland median family income and per capita income for Maryland are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Maryland

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,502 -2.18% -7.08%
Maryland $70,004 -1.44% -5.00%

Maryland Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Maryland peaked in 2007 at $73,848 and is now $3,844 (5.21%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Maryland, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Maryland

Date US Maryland
2011 $50,502 $70,004
2010 $51,625 $71,027
2009 $52,660 $72,637
2008 $54,349 $73,691
2007 $55,039 $73,848
2006 $54,047 $72,668
2005 $53,274 $70,959

Maryland Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Maryland was $83,823 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, Maryland median family income is $22,368 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.

Real Median Family Income in Maryland

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $61,455 -1.71% -7.16%
Maryland $83,823 -2.26% -4.94%

Maryland Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Maryland peaked in 2007 at $89,386 and is now $5,563 (6.22%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Maryland, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Maryland

Date US Maryland
2011 $61,455 $83,823
2010 $62,522 $85,761
2009 $64,049 $88,346
2008 $66,192 $88,179
2007 $66,356 $89,386
2006 $65,286 $86,830
2005 $64,323 $86,266

Maryland Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Maryland was $34,500 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, Maryland per capita income is $7,792 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.

Real Per Capita Income in Maryland

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,708 -0.64% -7.33%
Maryland $34,500 -0.97% -4.29%

Maryland Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Maryland peaked in 2007 at $36,602 and is now $2,102 (5.74%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Maryland, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Maryland

Date US Maryland
2011 $26,708 $34,500
2010 $26,881 $34,838
2009 $27,692 $36,059
2008 $28,819 $36,047
2007 $28,949 $36,602
2006 $28,185 $35,571
2005 $28,842 $35,840