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Mississippi Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Mississippi was $36,851 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Mississippi median household income is $13,195 lower. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 Mississippi household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012. Mississippi median family income and per capita income for Mississippi are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Mississippi

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%
Mississippi $36,851 -1.07% -3.56%

Mississippi Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Mississippi peaked in 2008 at $38,268 and is now $1,417 (3.70%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Mississippi, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Mississippi

Date US Mississippi
2010 $50,046 $36,851
2009 $51,050 $37,251
2008 $52,687 $38,268
2007 $53,356 $38,212

Mississippi Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Mississippi was $45,484 in 2010. Compared to the median US family income, Mississippi median family income is $15,125 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2011 family income data will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Family Income in Mississippi

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $60,609 -2.39% -5.78%
Mississippi $45,484 -1.88% -3.38%

Mississippi Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Mississippi peaked in 2008 at $47,258 and is now $1,774 (3.75%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Mississippi, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Mississippi

Date US Mississippi
2010 $60,609 $45,484
2009 $62,090 $46,354
2008 $64,168 $47,258
2007 $64,327 $47,077

Mississippi Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Mississippi was $19,096 in 2010. Compared to the US per capita income, Mississippi per capita income is $6,963 lower. Per-capita income numbers for 2011 will be released in December of 2012.

Real Per Capita Income in Mississippi

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,059 -2.93% -7.14%
Mississippi $19,096 -2.32% -6.22%

Mississippi Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Mississippi peaked in 2008 at $20,484 and is now $1,388 (6.78%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Mississippi, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Mississippi

Date US Mississippi
2010 $26,059 $19,096
2009 $26,845 $19,549
2008 $27,938 $20,484
2007 $28,064 $20,363