Alabama Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Alabama was $53,913 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Alabama median household income is $15,804 lower. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Alabama household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Alabama median family income and per capita income for Alabama 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 Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Alabama | $53,913 | -2.49% | +0.21% |
Alabama Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Alabama is $53,913. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $55,290 and is now $1,377 (2.49%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Alabama, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Alabama
| Date | US | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $53,913 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $55,290 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $54,825 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $53,798 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $53,188 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,226 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,193 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $49,065 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $49,917 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $49,149 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $49,999 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $51,254 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $53,122 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,289 |
Alabama Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Alabama was $71,006 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Alabama median family income is $14,800 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Alabama | $71,006 | -1.09% | +3.09% |
Alabama Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Alabama is $71,006. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $71,792 and is now $786 (1.09%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Alabama, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Alabama
| Date | US | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $71,006 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $71,792 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $70,125 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $68,878 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $67,987 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $67,476 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $65,367 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $61,591 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $62,960 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,303 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,766 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $64,279 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $66,504 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $64,093 |
Alabama Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Alabama was $30,608 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Alabama per capita income is $7,724 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Alabama | $30,608 | -1.31% | +3.06% |
Alabama Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for Alabama is $30,608. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $31,013 and is now $405 (1.31%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Alabama, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Alabama
| Date | US | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,608 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,013 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,362 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $29,699 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $29,287 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $29,140 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $28,326 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,042 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,241 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,972 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,418 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,291 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $29,298 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $29,439 |
