New Jersey Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for New Jersey was $67,458 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, New Jersey median household income is $16,956 higher. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 New Jersey household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. New Jersey median family income and per capita income for New Jersey are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in New Jersey
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $50,502 | -2.18% | -7.08% |
| New Jersey | $67,458 | -3.38% | -8.24% |
New Jersey Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for New Jersey peaked in 2008 at $73,516 and is now $6,058 (8.24%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: New Jersey, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for New Jersey
| Date | US | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $50,502 | $67,458 |
| 2010 | $51,625 | $69,817 |
| 2009 | $52,660 | $71,661 |
| 2008 | $54,349 | $73,516 |
| 2007 | $55,039 | $72,715 |
| 2006 | $54,047 | $71,916 |
| 2005 | $53,274 | $71,051 |
New Jersey Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for New Jersey was $82,255 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, New Jersey median family income is $20,800 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.
Real Median Family Income in New Jersey
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $61,455 | -1.71% | -7.16% |
| New Jersey | $82,255 | -3.26% | -8.18% |
New Jersey Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for New Jersey peaked in 2008 at $89,585 and is now $7,330 (8.18%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: New Jersey, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for New Jersey
| Date | US | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $61,455 | $82,255 |
| 2010 | $62,522 | $85,028 |
| 2009 | $64,049 | $87,431 |
| 2008 | $66,192 | $89,585 |
| 2007 | $66,356 | $88,756 |
| 2006 | $65,286 | $86,870 |
| 2005 | $64,323 | $86,764 |
New Jersey Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for New Jersey was $34,090 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, New Jersey per capita income is $7,382 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.
Real Per Capita Income in New Jersey
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $26,708 | -0.64% | -7.33% |
| New Jersey | $34,090 | -1.51% | -7.23% |
New Jersey Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for New Jersey peaked in 2008 at $36,748 and is now $2,658 (7.23%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: New Jersey, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for New Jersey
| Date | US | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $26,708 | $34,090 |
| 2010 | $26,881 | $34,614 |
| 2009 | $27,692 | $35,927 |
| 2008 | $28,819 | $36,748 |
| 2007 | $28,949 | $36,699 |
| 2006 | $28,185 | $35,559 |
| 2005 | $28,842 | $36,257 |
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