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Montana Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Montana was $44,222 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Montana median household income is $6,280 lower. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 Montana household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. Montana median family income and per capita income for Montana are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Montana

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,502 -2.18% -7.08%
Montana $44,222 +0.48% -3.02%

Montana Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Montana peaked in 2007 at $47,219 and is now $2,997 (6.35%) lower. From a post peak low of $44,012 in 2010, real median household income for Montana has now grown by $210 (0.48%).

Real Median Household Income: Montana, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Montana

Date US Montana
2011 $50,502 $44,222
2010 $51,625 $44,012
2009 $52,660 $44,378
2008 $54,349 $45,601
2007 $55,039 $47,219
2006 $54,047 $45,319
2005 $53,274 $45,278

Montana Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Montana was $56,217 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, Montana median family income is $5,238 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.

Real Median Family Income in Montana

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $61,455 -1.71% -7.16%
Montana $56,217 -0.02% -5.29%

Montana Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Montana peaked in 2008 at $59,354 and is now $3,137 (5.29%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Montana, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Montana

Date US Montana
2011 $61,455 $56,217
2010 $62,522 $56,227
2009 $64,049 $57,682
2008 $66,192 $59,354
2007 $66,356 $58,030
2006 $65,286 $56,897
2005 $64,323 $55,252

Montana Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Montana was $23,893 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, Montana per capita income is $2,815 lower. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.

Real Per Capita Income in Montana

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,708 -0.64% -7.33%
Montana $23,893 -1.65% -3.89%

Montana Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Montana peaked in 2005 at $25,075 and is now $1,182 (4.71%) lower. From a post peak low of $23,458 in 2009, real median household income for Montana has now grown by $435 (1.85%).

Real Per Capita Income: Montana, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Montana

Date US Montana
2011 $26,708 $23,893
2010 $26,881 $24,295
2009 $27,692 $23,458
2008 $28,819 $24,860
2007 $28,949 $24,880
2006 $28,185 $23,500
2005 $28,842 $25,075