Louisiana Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Louisiana was $52,087 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Louisiana median household income is $17,630 lower. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Louisiana household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Louisiana median family income and per capita income for Louisiana 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 Louisiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Louisiana | $52,087 | -3.52% | +0.77% |
Louisiana Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Louisiana is $52,087. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $55,167 and is now $3,080 (5.58%) lower. From a post peak low of $50,384 in 2011, real median household income for Louisiana has now grown by $1,703 (3.38%).
Real Median Household Income: Louisiana, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Louisiana
| Date | US | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $52,087 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $53,989 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $54,125 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $51,688 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $51,002 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $50,971 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $52,293 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,041 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,449 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,769 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $50,384 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $53,789 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $53,610 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,080 |
Louisiana Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Louisiana was $67,045 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Louisiana median family income is $18,761 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in Louisiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Louisiana | $67,045 | -3.06% | +0.47% |
Louisiana Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Louisiana is $67,045. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $69,161 and is now $2,116 (3.06%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Louisiana, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Louisiana
| Date | US | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $67,045 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $69,161 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $68,995 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $66,731 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $66,879 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $64,908 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $67,431 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $64,808 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,088 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $63,909 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $64,710 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $67,631 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $66,448 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $63,598 |
Louisiana Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Louisiana was $30,117 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Louisiana per capita income is $8,215 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in Louisiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Louisiana | $30,117 | -2.10% | +2.34% |
Louisiana Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for Louisiana is $30,117. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $30,762 and is now $645 (2.10%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Louisiana, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Louisiana
| Date | US | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,117 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $30,762 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,375 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $29,428 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $28,610 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $28,976 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,111 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,410 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $28,769 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,137 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,624 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $29,076 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $28,732 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $28,276 |
