Alabama Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Alabama was $48,123 in 2017, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Alabama median household income is $12,213 lower. 2018 Census ACS data (including 2018 Alabama household income numbers) will be released in September of 2019. Alabama median family income and per capita income for Alabama are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in Alabama
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $60,336 | +2.51% | +8.49% |
| Alabama | $48,123 | +1.84% | +8.41% |
Alabama Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Alabama is $48,123. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $48,696 and is now $573 (1.18%) lower. From a post peak low of $44,391 in 2014, real median household income for Alabama has now grown by $3,732 (8.41%).
Real Median Household Income: Alabama, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Alabama
| Date | US | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,336 | $48,123 |
| 2016 | $58,856 | $47,252 |
| 2015 | $57,709 | $46,317 |
| 2014 | $55,613 | $44,391 |
| 2013 | $55,072 | $45,163 |
| 2012 | $54,948 | $44,469 |
| 2011 | $55,162 | $45,237 |
| 2010 | $56,388 | $45,603 |
| 2009 | $57,519 | $46,372 |
| 2008 | $59,382 | $48,696 |
| 2007 | $60,135 | $48,063 |
| 2006 | $59,051 | $47,268 |
| 2005 | $58,185 | $46,404 |
Alabama Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Alabama was $61,512 in 2017. Compared to the median US family income, Alabama median family income is $12,379 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2018 family income data will be released in September of 2019.
Real Median Family Income in Alabama
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $73,891 | +1.79% | +8.17% |
| Alabama | $61,512 | +0.76% | +10.39% |
Alabama Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Alabama is $61,512. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $61,940 and is now $428 (0.69%) lower. From a post peak low of $55,724 in 2014, real median family income for Alabama has now grown by $5,788 (10.39%).
Real Median Family Income: Alabama, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Alabama
| Date | US | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,891 | $61,512 |
| 2016 | $72,591 | $61,050 |
| 2015 | $70,627 | $59,142 |
| 2014 | $68,313 | $55,724 |
| 2013 | $67,488 | $56,964 |
| 2012 | $66,880 | $56,369 |
| 2011 | $67,126 | $56,789 |
| 2010 | $68,289 | $56,819 |
| 2009 | $69,958 | $58,158 |
| 2008 | $72,321 | $61,940 |
| 2007 | $72,500 | $60,170 |
| 2006 | $71,330 | $59,972 |
| 2005 | $70,252 | $57,989 |
Alabama Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Alabama was $26,498 in 2017. Compared to the US per capita income, Alabama per capita income is $5,899 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2018 will be released in September of 2019.
Real Per Capita Income in Alabama
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $32,397 | +1.88% | +8.20% |
| Alabama | $26,498 | +0.50% | +8.30% |
Alabama Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for Alabama is $26,498. Real per capita income peaked in 2005 at $26,635 and is now $137 (0.51%) lower. From a post peak low of $24,403 in 2012, real per capita income for Alabama has now grown by $2,095 (8.59%).
Real Per Capita Income: Alabama, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Alabama
| Date | US | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,397 | $26,498 |
| 2016 | $31,798 | $26,365 |
| 2015 | $31,019 | $25,628 |
| 2014 | $29,942 | $24,467 |
| 2013 | $29,706 | $24,647 |
| 2012 | $29,221 | $24,403 |
| 2011 | $29,173 | $24,807 |
| 2010 | $29,361 | $24,780 |
| 2009 | $30,246 | $25,596 |
| 2008 | $31,488 | $26,634 |
| 2007 | $31,629 | $26,507 |
| 2006 | $30,795 | $25,923 |
| 2005 | $31,501 | $26,635 |
