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New York Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for New York was $74,314 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, New York median household income is $4,597 higher. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 New York household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. New York median family income and per capita income for New York are shown further down.

Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.

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Real Median Household Income in New York

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $69,717 -1.64% +4.32%
New York $74,314 -3.02% +1.52%

New York Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005

The current median household income for New York is $74,314. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $76,630 and is now $2,316 (3.02%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: New York, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for New York

Date US New York
2021 $69,717 $74,314
2020 $70,877 $76,630
2019 $69,638 $76,416
2018 $66,828 $73,201
2017 $66,687 $71,725
2016 $65,052 $71,026
2015 $63,784 $69,587
2014 $61,468 $67,449
2013 $60,869 $66,833
2012 $60,732 $66,734
2011 $60,969 $66,696

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New York Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for New York was $92,454 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, New York median family income is $6,648 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.

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Real Median Family Income in New York

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $85,806 -1.68% +4.09%
New York $92,454 -2.90% +2.85%

New York Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005

The current median family income for New York is $92,454. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $95,212 and is now $2,758 (2.90%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: New York, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for New York

Date US New York
2021 $85,806 $92,454
2020 $87,269 $95,212
2019 $85,780 $94,821
2018 $82,434 $89,890
2017 $81,669 $88,547
2016 $80,231 $87,363
2015 $78,061 $84,459
2014 $75,505 $81,467
2013 $74,593 $82,112
2012 $73,920 $80,858
2011 $74,192 $80,707

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New York Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for New York was $43,078 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, New York per capita income is $4,746 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.

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Real Per Capita Income in New York

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $38,332 -1.03% +5.01%
New York $43,078 -3.09% +2.68%

New York Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005

The current per capita income for New York is $43,078. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $44,451 and is now $1,373 (3.09%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: New York, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for New York

Date US New York
2021 $38,332 $43,078
2020 $38,730 $44,451
2019 $37,803 $44,358
2018 $36,503 $41,955
2017 $35,807 $41,067
2016 $35,145 $40,119
2015 $34,284 $39,222
2014 $33,094 $37,913
2013 $32,833 $37,878
2012 $32,297 $36,991
2011 $32,243 $37,037

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