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New York Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for New York was $54,148 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, New York median household income is $4,102 higher. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 New York household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012. New York median family income and per capita income for New York are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in New York

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%
New York $54,148 -2.54% -3.78%

New York Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for New York peaked in 2008 at $56,742 and is now $2,594 (4.57%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: New York, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for New York

Date US New York
2010 $50,046 $54,148
2009 $51,050 $55,561
2008 $52,687 $56,742
2007 $53,356 $56,273

New York Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for New York was $65,897 in 2010. Compared to the median US family income, New York median family income is $5,288 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2011 family income data will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Family Income in New York

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $60,609 -2.39% -5.78%
New York $65,897 -3.09% -3.00%

New York Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for New York peaked in 2008 at $68,736 and is now $2,839 (4.13%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: New York, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for New York

Date US New York
2010 $60,609 $65,897
2009 $62,090 $67,995
2008 $64,168 $68,736
2007 $64,327 $67,933

New York Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for New York was $30,011 in 2010. Compared to the US per capita income, New York per capita income is $3,952 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2011 will be released in December of 2012.

Real Per Capita Income in New York

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,059 -2.93% -7.14%
New York $30,011 -3.66% -4.50%

New York Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for New York peaked in 2008 at $31,683 and is now $1,672 (5.28%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: New York, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for New York

Date US New York
2010 $26,059 $30,011
2009 $26,845 $31,151
2008 $27,938 $31,683
2007 $28,064 $31,426