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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria District of Columbia Household Income

The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria District of Columbia metro area was $110,355 in 2021, the latest figures available. Washington median household income is $20,267 higher than the median District of Columbia household income and $40,638 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Washington median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria are shown below.

Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.

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Real Median Household Income for Washington 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%
Washington $110,355 -2.38% +0.10%

Trends in Washington, DC Real Median Household Income since 2005

The current median household income for Washington is $110,355. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $113,051 and is now $2,696 (2.38%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Washington, District of Columbia, National

Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Washington

Date US District of Columbia Washington
2021 $69,717 $90,088 $110,355
2020 $70,877 $95,435 $113,051
2019 $69,638 $97,779 $111,972
2018 $66,828 $91,931 $110,249
2017 $66,687 $91,042 $110,160
2016 $65,052 $85,249 $108,210
2015 $63,784 $86,487 $106,690
2014 $61,468 $82,078 $104,468
2013 $60,869 $78,719 $105,020
2012 $60,732 $78,715 $104,310
2011 $60,969 $76,207 $104,645

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Washington Family Income

The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Washington was $134,091 in 2021. Compared to the median District of Columbia family income, Washington median family income is $2,093 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Washington will be released in September of 2023.

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Real Median Family Income for Washington 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%
Washington $134,091 -1.63% +1.69%

Trends in Washington, DC Real Median Family Income since 2005

The current median family income for Washington is $134,091. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $136,316 and is now $2,225 (1.63%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Washington, District of Columbia, National

Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Washington

Date US District of Columbia Washington
2021 $85,806 $136,184 $134,091
2020 $87,269 $139,460 $136,316
2019 $85,780 $138,076 $133,929
2018 $82,434 $127,008 $131,862
2017 $81,669 $117,741 $129,994
2016 $80,231 $111,208 $127,346
2015 $78,061 $108,465 $126,082
2014 $75,505 $96,336 $121,263
2013 $74,593 $84,270 $121,810
2012 $73,920 $97,258 $122,631
2011 $74,192 $91,272 $124,187

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Washington Per Capita Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Washington was $55,165 in 2021. Compared to the median District of Columbia per capita income, Washington median per capita income is $10,643 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Washington will be released in September of 2023.

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Real Per Capita Income for Washington 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%
Washington $55,165 -1.12% +3.42%

Trends in Washington, DC Real Per Capita Income since 2005

The current per capita income for Washington is $55,165. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $55,790 and is now $625 (1.12%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Washington, District of Columbia, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Washington

Date US District of Columbia Washington
2021 $38,332 $65,808 $55,165
2020 $38,730 $65,741 $55,790
2019 $37,803 $63,382 $54,510
2018 $36,503 $59,697 $53,340
2017 $35,807 $58,026 $52,262
2016 $35,145 $57,092 $51,422
2015 $34,284 $57,393 $51,092
2014 $33,094 $52,555 $49,685
2013 $32,833 $52,979 $49,973
2012 $32,297 $53,563 $50,152
2011 $32,243 $53,817 $50,663

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