Pennsylvania Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Pennsylvania was $60,905 in 2018, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Pennsylvania median household income is $1,032 lower. 2019 Census ACS data (including 2019 Pennsylvania household income numbers) will be released in September of 2020. Pennsylvania median family income and per capita income for Pennsylvania are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in Pennsylvania
| 2018 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $61,937 | +0.21% | +4.77% |
| Pennsylvania | $60,905 | +0.44% | +3.16% |
Pennsylvania Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
At $60,905, the median household income for Pennsylvania was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2018.
Real Median Household Income: Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Pennsylvania
| Date | US | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $61,937 | $60,905 |
| 2017 | $61,807 | $60,638 |
| 2016 | $60,291 | $59,548 |
| 2015 | $59,116 | $59,038 |
| 2014 | $56,969 | $56,520 |
| 2013 | $56,415 | $56,152 |
| 2012 | $56,288 | $56,133 |
| 2011 | $56,507 | $56,201 |
| 2010 | $57,762 | $56,887 |
| 2009 | $58,921 | $58,098 |
| 2008 | $60,829 | $59,290 |
| 2007 | $61,601 | $58,973 |
| 2006 | $60,490 | $57,753 |
| 2005 | $59,604 | $57,406 |
Pennsylvania Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Pennsylvania was $77,491 in 2018. Compared to the median US family income, Pennsylvania median family income is $1,090 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2019 family income data will be released in September of 2020.
Real Median Family Income in Pennsylvania
| 2018 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $76,401 | +0.94% | +5.60% |
| Pennsylvania | $77,491 | -0.40% | +4.16% |
Pennsylvania Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Pennsylvania is $77,491. Real median family income peaked in 2017 at $77,800 and is now $309 (0.40%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Pennsylvania
| Date | US | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $76,401 | $77,491 |
| 2017 | $75,692 | $77,800 |
| 2016 | $74,360 | $75,669 |
| 2015 | $72,348 | $74,398 |
| 2014 | $69,978 | $72,066 |
| 2013 | $69,134 | $71,824 |
| 2012 | $68,512 | $71,341 |
| 2011 | $68,763 | $70,808 |
| 2010 | $69,953 | $71,432 |
| 2009 | $71,663 | $72,957 |
| 2008 | $74,083 | $74,025 |
| 2007 | $74,267 | $73,844 |
| 2006 | $73,069 | $72,597 |
| 2005 | $71,965 | $72,058 |
Pennsylvania Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Pennsylvania was $33,960 in 2018. Compared to the US per capita income, Pennsylvania per capita income is $129 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2019 will be released in September of 2020.
Real Per Capita Income in Pennsylvania
| 2018 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $33,831 | +1.94% | +6.47% |
| Pennsylvania | $33,960 | +1.35% | +5.45% |
Pennsylvania Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
At $33,960, the per capita income for Pennsylvania was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2018.
Real Per Capita Income: Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Pennsylvania
| Date | US | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $33,831 | $33,960 |
| 2017 | $33,187 | $33,508 |
| 2016 | $32,573 | $32,723 |
| 2015 | $31,775 | $32,204 |
| 2014 | $30,672 | $31,024 |
| 2013 | $30,431 | $30,930 |
| 2012 | $29,934 | $30,432 |
| 2011 | $29,884 | $30,136 |
| 2010 | $30,077 | $30,440 |
| 2009 | $30,984 | $31,371 |
| 2008 | $32,255 | $31,894 |
| 2007 | $32,400 | $31,842 |
| 2006 | $31,545 | $30,830 |
| 2005 | $32,269 | $31,697 |
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