Pennsylvania Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Pennsylvania was $56,907 in 2016, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Pennsylvania median household income is $710 lower. 2017 Census ACS data (including 2017 Pennsylvania household income numbers) will be released in September of 2018. Pennsylvania median family income and per capita income for Pennsylvania are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in Pennsylvania
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $57,617 | +2.01% | +7.02% |
| Pennsylvania | $56,907 | +0.89% | +6.19% |
Pennsylvania Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
At $56,907, the median household income for Pennsylvania was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2016.
Real Median Household Income: Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Pennsylvania
| Date | US | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $57,617 | $56,907 |
| 2015 | $56,480 | $56,406 |
| 2014 | $54,398 | $53,969 |
| 2013 | $53,838 | $53,588 |
| 2012 | $53,701 | $53,554 |
| 2011 | $53,879 | $53,587 |
| 2010 | $55,093 | $54,258 |
| 2009 | $56,180 | $55,396 |
| 2008 | $58,000 | $56,533 |
| 2007 | $58,736 | $56,231 |
| 2006 | $57,677 | $55,067 |
| 2005 | $56,832 | $54,736 |
Pennsylvania Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Pennsylvania was $72,313 in 2016. Compared to the median US family income, Pennsylvania median family income is $1,251 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2017 family income data will be released in September of 2018.
Real Median Family Income in Pennsylvania
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $71,062 | +2.81% | +7.71% |
| Pennsylvania | $72,313 | +1.73% | +5.50% |
Pennsylvania Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
At $72,313, the median family income for Pennsylvania was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2016.
Real Median Family Income: Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Pennsylvania
| Date | US | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $71,062 | $72,313 |
| 2015 | $69,122 | $71,081 |
| 2014 | $66,820 | $68,813 |
| 2013 | $65,977 | $68,544 |
| 2012 | $65,363 | $68,062 |
| 2011 | $65,564 | $67,515 |
| 2010 | $66,721 | $68,131 |
| 2009 | $68,329 | $69,563 |
| 2008 | $70,638 | $70,582 |
| 2007 | $70,813 | $70,410 |
| 2006 | $69,670 | $69,220 |
| 2005 | $68,618 | $68,706 |
Pennsylvania Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Pennsylvania was $31,272 in 2016. Compared to the US per capita income, Pennsylvania per capita income is $144 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2017 will be released in September of 2018.
Real Per Capita Income in Pennsylvania
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $31,128 | +2.54% | +7.19% |
| Pennsylvania | $31,272 | +1.64% | +5.94% |
Pennsylvania Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
At $31,272, the per capita income for Pennsylvania was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2016.
Real Per Capita Income: Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Pennsylvania
| Date | US | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $31,128 | $31,272 |
| 2015 | $30,358 | $30,768 |
| 2014 | $29,288 | $29,624 |
| 2013 | $29,041 | $29,518 |
| 2012 | $28,558 | $29,034 |
| 2011 | $28,494 | $28,734 |
| 2010 | $28,687 | $29,034 |
| 2009 | $29,542 | $29,912 |
| 2008 | $30,755 | $30,411 |
| 2007 | $30,894 | $30,361 |
| 2006 | $30,078 | $29,396 |
| 2005 | $30,768 | $30,223 |
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