District of Columbia Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for District of Columbia was $90,088 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, District of Columbia median household income is $20,371 higher. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 District of Columbia household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. District of Columbia median family income and per capita income for District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| District of Columbia | $90,088 | -5.60% | -2.00% |
District of Columbia Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for District of Columbia is $90,088. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $97,779 and is now $7,691 (7.87%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: District of Columbia, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for District of Columbia
| Date | US | District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $90,088 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $95,435 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $97,779 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $91,931 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $91,042 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $85,249 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $86,487 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $82,078 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $78,719 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $78,715 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $76,207 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $75,053 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $71,151 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $65,672 |
District of Columbia Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for District of Columbia was $136,184 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, District of Columbia median family income is $50,378 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in District of Columbia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| District of Columbia | $136,184 | -2.35% | +7.22% |
District of Columbia Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for District of Columbia is $136,184. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $139,460 and is now $3,276 (2.35%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: District of Columbia, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for District of Columbia
| Date | US | District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $136,184 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $139,460 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $138,076 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $127,008 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $117,741 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $111,208 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $108,465 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $96,336 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $84,270 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $97,258 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $91,272 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $90,140 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $87,335 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $71,499 |
District of Columbia Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for District of Columbia was $65,808 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, District of Columbia per capita income is $27,476 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in District of Columbia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| District of Columbia | $65,808 | +0.10% | +10.24% |
District of Columbia Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
At $65,808, the per capita income for District of Columbia was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: District of Columbia, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for District of Columbia
| Date | US | District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $65,808 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $65,741 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $63,382 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $59,697 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $58,026 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $57,092 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $57,393 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $52,555 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $52,979 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $53,563 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $53,817 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $51,644 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $52,893 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $52,248 |
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