Colorado Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Colorado was $82,254 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Colorado median household income is $12,537 higher. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Colorado household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Colorado median family income and per capita income for Colorado 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 Colorado
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Colorado | $82,254 | -1.39% | +5.95% |
Colorado Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Colorado is $82,254. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $83,412 and is now $1,158 (1.39%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Colorado, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Colorado
| Date | US | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $82,254 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $83,412 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $81,735 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $77,635 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $76,392 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $74,161 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,086 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,227 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $68,527 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $67,108 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $66,866 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $70,167 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $72,323 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $70,443 |
Colorado Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Colorado was $102,073 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Colorado median family income is $16,267 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in Colorado
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Colorado | $102,073 | -1.12% | +6.35% |
Colorado Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Colorado is $102,073. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $103,224 and is now $1,151 (1.12%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Colorado, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Colorado
| Date | US | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $102,073 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $103,224 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $100,850 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $95,979 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $93,856 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $91,182 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $89,639 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $86,382 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $83,927 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $84,035 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $83,433 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $87,273 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $88,408 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $86,879 |
Colorado Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Colorado was $44,617 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Colorado per capita income is $6,285 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in Colorado
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Colorado | $44,617 | -0.49% | +8.66% |
Colorado Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for Colorado is $44,617. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $44,835 and is now $218 (0.49%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Colorado, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Colorado
| Date | US | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $44,617 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $44,835 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $43,506 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $41,062 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $40,171 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $38,999 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $38,382 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $37,067 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $36,604 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $35,855 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $35,981 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $36,729 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $38,162 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,662 |
