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Wisconsin Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Wisconsin was $49,001 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Wisconsin median household income is $1,045 lower. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 Wisconsin household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012. Wisconsin median family income and per capita income for Wisconsin are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Wisconsin

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%
Wisconsin $49,001 -3.58% -7.87%

Wisconsin Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Wisconsin peaked in 2007 at $53,186 and is now $4,185 (7.87%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Wisconsin, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Wisconsin

Date US Wisconsin
2010 $50,046 $49,001
2009 $51,050 $50,818
2008 $52,687 $52,753
2007 $53,356 $53,186

Wisconsin Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Wisconsin was $62,088 in 2010. Compared to the median US family income, Wisconsin median family income is $1,479 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2011 family income data will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Family Income in Wisconsin

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $60,609 -2.39% -5.78%
Wisconsin $62,088 -2.49% -5.99%

Wisconsin Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Wisconsin peaked in 2008 at $66,452 and is now $4,364 (6.57%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Wisconsin, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Wisconsin

Date US Wisconsin
2010 $60,609 $62,088
2009 $62,090 $63,672
2008 $64,168 $66,452
2007 $64,327 $66,042

Wisconsin Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Wisconsin was $25,458 in 2010. Compared to the US per capita income, Wisconsin per capita income is $601 lower. Per-capita income numbers for 2011 will be released in December of 2012.

Real Per Capita Income in Wisconsin

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,059 -2.93% -7.14%
Wisconsin $25,458 -3.29% -6.86%

Wisconsin Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Wisconsin peaked in 2007 at $27,333 and is now $1,875 (6.86%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Wisconsin, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Wisconsin

Date US Wisconsin
2010 $26,059 $25,458
2009 $26,845 $26,325
2008 $27,938 $27,273
2007 $28,064 $27,333