New Jersey Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for New Jersey was $89,296 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, New Jersey median household income is $19,579 higher. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 New Jersey household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. New Jersey median family income and per capita income for New Jersey 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 New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| New Jersey | $89,296 | -2.53% | +1.25% |
New Jersey Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for New Jersey is $89,296. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $91,611 and is now $2,315 (2.53%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: New Jersey, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for New Jersey
| Date | US | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $89,296 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $91,611 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $90,875 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $88,195 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $88,518 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $85,949 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $82,592 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $82,388 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $81,740 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $82,361 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $81,439 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $86,512 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $87,810 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $85,769 |
New Jersey Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for New Jersey was $110,102 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, New Jersey median family income is $24,296 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| New Jersey | $110,102 | -2.51% | +0.63% |
New Jersey Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for New Jersey is $110,102. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $112,942 and is now $2,840 (2.51%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: New Jersey, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for New Jersey
| Date | US | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $110,102 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $112,942 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $112,021 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $109,411 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $107,542 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $106,746 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $103,203 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $101,290 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $99,518 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $99,828 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $99,303 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $105,549 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $107,181 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $104,737 |
New Jersey Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for New Jersey was $47,338 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, New Jersey per capita income is $9,006 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| New Jersey | $47,338 | -1.92% | +2.47% |
New Jersey Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for New Jersey is $47,338. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $48,266 and is now $928 (1.92%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: New Jersey, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for New Jersey
| Date | US | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $47,338 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $48,266 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $47,570 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $46,196 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $44,837 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $43,932 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $42,593 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $41,920 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $41,622 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $41,242 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $41,155 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $43,372 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $44,317 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $43,768 |
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