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New Jersey Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for New Jersey was $67,681 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, New Jersey median household income is $17,635 higher. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 New Jersey household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012. New Jersey median family income and per capita income for New Jersey are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in New Jersey

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%
New Jersey $67,681 -2.58% -3.99%

New Jersey Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for New Jersey peaked in 2008 at $71,268 and is now $3,587 (5.03%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: New Jersey, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for New Jersey

Date US New Jersey
2010 $50,046 $67,681
2009 $51,050 $69,470
2008 $52,687 $71,268
2007 $53,356 $70,491

New Jersey Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for New Jersey was $82,427 in 2010. Compared to the median US family income, New Jersey median family income is $21,818 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2011 family income data will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Family Income in New Jersey

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $60,609 -2.39% -5.78%
New Jersey $82,427 -2.75% -4.20%

New Jersey Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for New Jersey peaked in 2008 at $86,846 and is now $4,419 (5.09%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: New Jersey, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for New Jersey

Date US New Jersey
2010 $60,609 $82,427
2009 $62,090 $84,757
2008 $64,168 $86,846
2007 $64,327 $86,042

New Jersey Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for New Jersey was $33,555 in 2010. Compared to the US per capita income, New Jersey per capita income is $7,496 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2011 will be released in December of 2012.

Real Per Capita Income in New Jersey

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,059 -2.93% -7.14%
New Jersey $33,555 -3.66% -5.68%

New Jersey Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for New Jersey peaked in 2008 at $35,624 and is now $2,069 (5.81%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: New Jersey, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for New Jersey

Date US New Jersey
2010 $26,059 $33,555
2009 $26,845 $34,829
2008 $27,938 $35,624
2007 $28,064 $35,576