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Mississippi Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Mississippi was $36,919 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Mississippi median household income is $13,583 lower. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 Mississippi household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. Mississippi median family income and per capita income for Mississippi are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Mississippi

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,502 -2.18% -7.08%
Mississippi $36,919 -2.88% -6.47%

Mississippi Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Mississippi peaked in 2008 at $39,475 and is now $2,556 (6.47%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Mississippi, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Mississippi

Date US Mississippi
2011 $50,502 $36,919
2010 $51,625 $38,014
2009 $52,660 $38,426
2008 $54,349 $39,475
2007 $55,039 $39,417
2006 $54,047 $38,455
2005 $53,274 $37,947

Mississippi Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Mississippi was $46,304 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, Mississippi median family income is $15,151 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.

Real Median Family Income in Mississippi

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $61,455 -1.71% -7.16%
Mississippi $46,304 -1.31% -5.02%

Mississippi Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Mississippi peaked in 2008 at $48,749 and is now $2,445 (5.02%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Mississippi, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Mississippi

Date US Mississippi
2011 $61,455 $46,304
2010 $62,522 $46,919
2009 $64,049 $47,816
2008 $66,192 $48,749
2007 $66,356 $48,562
2006 $65,286 $47,749
2005 $64,323 $47,139

Mississippi Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Mississippi was $19,583 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, Mississippi per capita income is $7,125 lower. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.

Real Per Capita Income in Mississippi

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,708 -0.64% -7.33%
Mississippi $19,583 -0.59% -7.32%

Mississippi Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Mississippi peaked in 2008 at $21,130 and is now $1,547 (7.32%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Mississippi, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Mississippi

Date US Mississippi
2011 $26,708 $19,583
2010 $26,881 $19,699
2009 $27,692 $20,166
2008 $28,819 $21,130
2007 $28,949 $21,006
2006 $28,185 $20,263
2005 $28,842 $20,704