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Pennsylvania Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Pennsylvania was $49,288 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Pennsylvania median household income is $758 lower. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 Pennsylvania household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012. Pennsylvania median family income and per capita income for Pennsylvania are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Pennsylvania

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%
Pennsylvania $49,288 -2.08% -3.51%

Pennsylvania Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Pennsylvania peaked in 2008 at $51,355 and is now $2,067 (4.02%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Pennsylvania, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Pennsylvania

Date US Pennsylvania
2010 $50,046 $49,288
2009 $51,050 $50,337
2008 $52,687 $51,355
2007 $53,356 $51,081

Pennsylvania Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Pennsylvania was $61,890 in 2010. Compared to the median US family income, Pennsylvania median family income is $1,281 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2011 family income data will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Family Income in Pennsylvania

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $60,609 -2.39% -5.78%
Pennsylvania $61,890 -2.09% -3.24%

Pennsylvania Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Pennsylvania peaked in 2008 at $64,117 and is now $2,227 (3.47%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Pennsylvania, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Pennsylvania

Date US Pennsylvania
2010 $60,609 $61,890
2009 $62,090 $63,212
2008 $64,168 $64,117
2007 $64,327 $63,961

Pennsylvania Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Pennsylvania was $26,374 in 2010. Compared to the US per capita income, Pennsylvania per capita income is $315 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2011 will be released in December of 2012.

Real Per Capita Income in Pennsylvania

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,059 -2.93% -7.14%
Pennsylvania $26,374 -2.97% -4.37%

Pennsylvania Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Pennsylvania peaked in 2008 at $27,625 and is now $1,251 (4.53%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Pennsylvania, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Pennsylvania

Date US Pennsylvania
2010 $26,059 $26,374
2009 $26,845 $27,180
2008 $27,938 $27,625
2007 $28,064 $27,580