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Texas Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Texas was $49,392 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Texas median household income is $1,110 lower. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 Texas household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. Texas median family income and per capita income for Texas are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Texas

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,502 -2.18% -7.08%
Texas $49,392 -1.51% -5.52%

Texas Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Texas peaked in 2008 at $52,275 and is now $2,883 (5.52%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Texas, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Texas

Date US Texas
2011 $50,502 $49,392
2010 $51,625 $50,149
2009 $52,660 $50,603
2008 $54,349 $52,275
2007 $55,039 $51,577
2006 $54,047 $50,111
2005 $53,274 $48,547

Texas Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Texas was $58,016 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, Texas median family income is $3,439 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.

Real Median Family Income in Texas

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $61,455 -1.71% -7.16%
Texas $58,016 -0.59% -5.49%

Texas Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Texas peaked in 2008 at $61,385 and is now $3,369 (5.49%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Texas, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Texas

Date US Texas
2011 $61,455 $58,016
2010 $62,522 $58,360
2009 $64,049 $59,356
2008 $66,192 $61,385
2007 $66,356 $60,465
2006 $65,286 $58,402
2005 $64,323 $57,338

Texas Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Texas was $24,682 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, Texas per capita income is $2,026 lower. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.

Real Per Capita Income in Texas

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,708 -0.64% -7.33%
Texas $24,682 +0.27% -5.85%

Texas Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Texas peaked in 2008 at $26,215 and is now $1,533 (5.85%) lower. From a post peak low of $24,616 in 2010, real median household income for Texas has now grown by $66 (0.27%).

Real Per Capita Income: Texas, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Texas

Date US Texas
2011 $26,708 $24,682
2010 $26,881 $24,616
2009 $27,692 $25,246
2008 $28,819 $26,215
2007 $28,949 $25,966
2006 $28,185 $25,100
2005 $28,842 $25,595