California Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for California was $67,739 in 2016, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, California median household income is $10,122 higher. 2017 Census ACS data (including 2017 California household income numbers) will be released in September of 2018. California median family income and per capita income for California are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in California
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $57,617 | +2.01% | +7.02% |
| California | $67,739 | +3.71% | +9.22% |
California Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for California is $67,739. Real median household income peaked in 2007 at $69,395 and is now $1,656 (2.39%) lower. From a post peak low of $60,974 in 2012, real median household income for California has now grown by $6,765 (11.09%).
Real Median Household Income: California, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for California
| Date | US | California |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $57,617 | $67,739 |
| 2015 | $56,480 | $65,315 |
| 2014 | $54,398 | $62,788 |
| 2013 | $53,838 | $62,020 |
| 2012 | $53,701 | $60,974 |
| 2011 | $53,879 | $61,118 |
| 2010 | $55,093 | $63,527 |
| 2009 | $56,180 | $65,923 |
| 2008 | $58,000 | $68,024 |
| 2007 | $58,736 | $69,395 |
| 2006 | $57,677 | $67,431 |
| 2005 | $56,832 | $65,910 |
California Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for California was $77,359 in 2016. Compared to the median US family income, California median family income is $6,297 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2017 family income data will be released in September of 2018.
Real Median Family Income in California
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $71,062 | +2.81% | +7.71% |
| California | $77,359 | +3.82% | +10.05% |
California Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for California is $77,359. Real median family income peaked in 2007 at $78,119 and is now $760 (0.97%) lower. From a post peak low of $69,218 in 2012, real median family income for California has now grown by $8,141 (11.76%).
Real Median Family Income: California, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for California
| Date | US | California |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $71,062 | $77,359 |
| 2015 | $69,122 | $74,511 |
| 2014 | $66,820 | $71,996 |
| 2013 | $65,977 | $70,296 |
| 2012 | $65,363 | $69,218 |
| 2011 | $65,564 | $69,854 |
| 2010 | $66,721 | $72,084 |
| 2009 | $68,329 | $74,992 |
| 2008 | $70,638 | $78,066 |
| 2007 | $70,813 | $78,119 |
| 2006 | $69,670 | $76,857 |
| 2005 | $68,618 | $75,554 |
California Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for California was $33,389 in 2016. Compared to the US per capita income, California per capita income is $2,261 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2017 will be released in September of 2018.
Real Per Capita Income in California
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $31,128 | +2.54% | +7.19% |
| California | $33,389 | +4.39% | +9.80% |
California Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
At $33,389, the per capita income for California was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2016.
Real Per Capita Income: California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for California
| Date | US | California |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $31,128 | $33,389 |
| 2015 | $30,358 | $31,986 |
| 2014 | $29,288 | $30,861 |
| 2013 | $29,041 | $30,410 |
| 2012 | $28,558 | $29,626 |
| 2011 | $28,494 | $29,722 |
| 2010 | $28,687 | $30,111 |
| 2009 | $29,542 | $31,194 |
| 2008 | $30,755 | $32,761 |
| 2007 | $30,894 | $33,197 |
| 2006 | $30,078 | $32,110 |
| 2005 | $30,768 | $32,937 |
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