Pennsylvania Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Pennsylvania was $59,195 in 2017, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Pennsylvania median household income is $1,141 lower. 2018 Census ACS data (including 2018 Pennsylvania household income numbers) will be released in September of 2019. Pennsylvania median family income and per capita income for Pennsylvania are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in Pennsylvania
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $60,336 | +2.51% | +8.49% |
| Pennsylvania | $59,195 | +1.83% | +7.29% |
Pennsylvania Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
At $59,195, the median household income for Pennsylvania was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Median Household Income: Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Pennsylvania
| Date | US | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,336 | $59,195 |
| 2016 | $58,856 | $58,131 |
| 2015 | $57,709 | $57,634 |
| 2014 | $55,613 | $55,175 |
| 2013 | $55,072 | $54,816 |
| 2012 | $54,948 | $54,797 |
| 2011 | $55,162 | $54,863 |
| 2010 | $56,388 | $55,534 |
| 2009 | $57,519 | $56,716 |
| 2008 | $59,382 | $57,880 |
| 2007 | $60,135 | $57,570 |
| 2006 | $59,051 | $56,379 |
| 2005 | $58,185 | $56,040 |
Pennsylvania Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Pennsylvania was $75,949 in 2017. Compared to the median US family income, Pennsylvania median family income is $2,058 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2018 family income data will be released in September of 2019.
Real Median Family Income in Pennsylvania
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $73,891 | +1.79% | +8.17% |
| Pennsylvania | $75,949 | +2.82% | +7.96% |
Pennsylvania Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
At $75,949, the median family income for Pennsylvania was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Median Family Income: Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Pennsylvania
| Date | US | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,891 | $75,949 |
| 2016 | $72,591 | $73,869 |
| 2015 | $70,627 | $72,628 |
| 2014 | $68,313 | $70,350 |
| 2013 | $67,488 | $70,115 |
| 2012 | $66,880 | $69,642 |
| 2011 | $67,126 | $69,123 |
| 2010 | $68,289 | $69,732 |
| 2009 | $69,958 | $71,221 |
| 2008 | $72,321 | $72,264 |
| 2007 | $72,500 | $72,087 |
| 2006 | $71,330 | $70,869 |
| 2005 | $70,252 | $70,343 |
Pennsylvania Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Pennsylvania was $32,711 in 2017. Compared to the US per capita income, Pennsylvania per capita income is $314 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2018 will be released in September of 2019.
Real Per Capita Income in Pennsylvania
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $32,397 | +1.88% | +8.20% |
| Pennsylvania | $32,711 | +2.40% | +8.01% |
Pennsylvania Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
At $32,711, the per capita income for Pennsylvania was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Per Capita Income: Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Pennsylvania
| Date | US | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,397 | $32,711 |
| 2016 | $31,798 | $31,945 |
| 2015 | $31,019 | $31,438 |
| 2014 | $29,942 | $30,285 |
| 2013 | $29,706 | $30,194 |
| 2012 | $29,221 | $29,708 |
| 2011 | $29,173 | $29,418 |
| 2010 | $29,361 | $29,716 |
| 2009 | $30,246 | $30,624 |
| 2008 | $31,488 | $31,135 |
| 2007 | $31,629 | $31,084 |
| 2006 | $30,795 | $30,096 |
| 2005 | $31,501 | $30,942 |
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