Iowa Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Iowa was $65,600 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Iowa median household income is $4,117 lower. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Iowa household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Iowa median family income and per capita income for Iowa 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 Iowa
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Iowa | $65,600 | -1.53% | +1.41% |
Iowa Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Iowa is $65,600. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $66,618 and is now $1,018 (1.53%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Iowa, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Iowa
| Date | US | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $65,600 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $66,618 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $65,377 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $64,689 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $64,735 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $63,505 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $62,595 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $61,531 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,845 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,242 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $59,671 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $60,817 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $61,949 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $60,648 |
Iowa Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Iowa was $84,908 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Iowa median family income is $898 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in Iowa
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Iowa | $84,908 | -0.50% | +3.45% |
Iowa Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Iowa is $84,908. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $85,337 and is now $429 (0.50%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Iowa, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Iowa
| Date | US | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $84,908 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $85,337 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $82,822 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $82,075 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $82,978 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,687 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $79,344 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,637 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,684 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $75,806 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $75,841 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $77,415 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $78,054 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $76,450 |
Iowa Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Iowa was $35,715 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Iowa per capita income is $2,617 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in Iowa
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Iowa | $35,715 | -0.84% | +4.89% |
Iowa Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for Iowa is $35,715. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $36,018 and is now $303 (0.84%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Iowa, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Iowa
| Date | US | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,715 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $36,018 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $35,085 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $34,051 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $34,114 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $33,924 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $32,739 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $32,490 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $32,316 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $31,253 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $30,987 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $32,045 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $32,179 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $32,460 |
