Alabama Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Alabama was $49,861 in 2018, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Alabama median household income is $12,076 lower. 2019 Census ACS data (including 2019 Alabama household income numbers) will be released in September of 2020. Alabama median family income and per capita income for Alabama are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in Alabama
| 2018 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $61,937 | +0.21% | +4.77% |
| Alabama | $49,861 | +1.15% | +5.09% |
Alabama Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Alabama is $49,861. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $49,882 and is now $21 (0.04%) lower. From a post peak low of $45,474 in 2014, real median household income for Alabama has now grown by $4,387 (9.65%).
Real Median Household Income: Alabama, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Alabama
| Date | US | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $61,937 | $49,861 |
| 2017 | $61,807 | $49,296 |
| 2016 | $60,291 | $48,404 |
| 2015 | $59,116 | $47,446 |
| 2014 | $56,969 | $45,474 |
| 2013 | $56,415 | $46,264 |
| 2012 | $56,288 | $45,553 |
| 2011 | $56,507 | $46,340 |
| 2010 | $57,762 | $46,714 |
| 2009 | $58,921 | $47,503 |
| 2008 | $60,829 | $49,882 |
| 2007 | $61,601 | $49,234 |
| 2006 | $60,490 | $48,420 |
| 2005 | $59,604 | $47,535 |
Alabama Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Alabama was $63,837 in 2018. Compared to the median US family income, Alabama median family income is $12,564 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2019 family income data will be released in September of 2020.
Real Median Family Income in Alabama
| 2018 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $76,401 | +0.94% | +5.60% |
| Alabama | $63,837 | +1.31% | +5.37% |
Alabama Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
At $63,837, the median family income for Alabama was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2018.
Real Median Family Income: Alabama, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Alabama
| Date | US | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $76,401 | $63,837 |
| 2017 | $75,692 | $63,011 |
| 2016 | $74,360 | $62,538 |
| 2015 | $72,348 | $60,584 |
| 2014 | $69,978 | $57,083 |
| 2013 | $69,134 | $58,353 |
| 2012 | $68,512 | $57,744 |
| 2011 | $68,763 | $58,173 |
| 2010 | $69,953 | $58,204 |
| 2009 | $71,663 | $59,576 |
| 2008 | $74,083 | $63,449 |
| 2007 | $74,267 | $61,637 |
| 2006 | $73,069 | $61,434 |
| 2005 | $71,965 | $59,403 |
Alabama Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Alabama was $27,525 in 2018. Compared to the US per capita income, Alabama per capita income is $6,306 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2019 will be released in September of 2020.
Real Per Capita Income in Alabama
| 2018 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $33,831 | +1.94% | +6.47% |
| Alabama | $27,525 | +1.40% | +4.85% |
Alabama Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
At $27,525, the per capita income for Alabama was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2018.
Real Per Capita Income: Alabama, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Alabama
| Date | US | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $33,831 | $27,525 |
| 2017 | $33,187 | $27,144 |
| 2016 | $32,573 | $27,008 |
| 2015 | $31,775 | $26,253 |
| 2014 | $30,672 | $25,063 |
| 2013 | $30,431 | $25,248 |
| 2012 | $29,934 | $24,999 |
| 2011 | $29,884 | $25,412 |
| 2010 | $30,077 | $25,384 |
| 2009 | $30,984 | $26,221 |
| 2008 | $32,255 | $27,283 |
| 2007 | $32,400 | $27,153 |
| 2006 | $31,545 | $26,555 |
| 2005 | $32,269 | $27,285 |
