California Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for California was $84,907 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, California median household income is $15,190 higher. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 California household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. California median family income and per capita income for California are shown further down.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income in California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| California | $84,907 | -1.88% | +4.54% |
California Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for California is $84,907. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $86,534 and is now $1,627 (1.88%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: California, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for California
| Date | US | California |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $84,907 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $86,534 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $85,246 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $81,221 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $79,363 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $76,480 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,761 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,949 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $70,119 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $68,956 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $69,160 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $74,599 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $78,527 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $74,584 |
California Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for California was $97,388 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, California median family income is $11,582 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| California | $97,388 | -1.42% | +4.75% |
California Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for California is $97,388. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $98,790 and is now $1,402 (1.42%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: California, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for California
| Date | US | California |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $97,388 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $98,790 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $96,837 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $92,969 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $90,641 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,341 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,146 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,353 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $79,476 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $78,280 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,046 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,861 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $88,398 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,497 |
California Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for California was $42,396 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, California per capita income is $4,064 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| California | $42,396 | -0.95% | +5.84% |
California Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for California is $42,396. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $42,804 and is now $408 (0.95%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for California
| Date | US | California |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $42,396 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $42,804 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $41,747 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $40,056 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $38,735 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,697 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,123 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,872 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,382 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,505 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,633 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,299 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $37,566 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,272 |
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