Arkansas Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Arkansas was $52,528 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Arkansas median household income is $17,189 lower. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Arkansas household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Arkansas median family income and per capita income for Arkansas 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 Arkansas
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Arkansas | $52,528 | -1.10% | +3.45% |
Arkansas Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Arkansas is $52,528. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $53,110 and is now $582 (1.10%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Arkansas, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Arkansas
| Date | US | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $52,528 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $53,110 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $51,877 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $50,778 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $50,697 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $50,055 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $48,025 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $47,269 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $47,194 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $47,421 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $46,791 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $47,879 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $49,952 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $48,674 |
Arkansas Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Arkansas was $66,148 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Arkansas median family income is $19,658 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in Arkansas
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Arkansas | $66,148 | -1.67% | +5.56% |
Arkansas Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Arkansas is $66,148. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $67,269 and is now $1,121 (1.67%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Arkansas, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Arkansas
| Date | US | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $66,148 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $67,269 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $66,115 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $62,666 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $63,465 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $62,643 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $59,980 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $59,029 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $58,732 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $59,465 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $58,809 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $59,329 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $61,594 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $59,988 |
Arkansas Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Arkansas was $29,252 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Arkansas per capita income is $9,080 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in Arkansas
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Arkansas | $29,252 | -1.12% | +1.82% |
Arkansas Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for Arkansas is $29,252. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $29,583 and is now $331 (1.12%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Arkansas, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Arkansas
| Date | US | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $29,252 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $29,583 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $28,904 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $28,729 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $27,981 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $27,395 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $26,976 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $26,214 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $25,544 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $25,587 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $25,597 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $26,092 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $27,126 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $26,876 |
