Pennsylvania Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Pennsylvania was $68,957 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Pennsylvania median household income is $760 lower. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Pennsylvania household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Pennsylvania median family income and per capita income for Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
Pennsylvania Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Pennsylvania is $68,957. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $69,302 and is now $345 (0.50%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Pennsylvania
| Date | US | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 |
Pennsylvania Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Pennsylvania was $87,500 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Pennsylvania median family income is $1,694 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
Pennsylvania Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Pennsylvania is $87,500. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $88,224 and is now $724 (0.82%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Pennsylvania
| Date | US | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 |
Pennsylvania Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Pennsylvania was $38,315 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Pennsylvania per capita income is $17 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
Pennsylvania Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for Pennsylvania is $38,315. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $38,790 and is now $475 (1.22%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Pennsylvania
| Date | US | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 |
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