Tennessee Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Tennessee was $59,695 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Tennessee median household income is $10,022 lower. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Tennessee household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Tennessee median family income and per capita income for Tennessee 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 Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Tennessee | $59,695 | -1.47% | +5.63% |
Tennessee Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Tennessee is $59,695. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $60,586 and is now $891 (1.47%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Tennessee, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Tennessee
| Date | US | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $59,695 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $60,586 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $59,421 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $56,511 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $56,744 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $54,811 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,063 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $50,819 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,604 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,556 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $50,334 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $52,818 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $55,497 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $54,063 |
Tennessee Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Tennessee was $74,709 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Tennessee median family income is $11,097 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Tennessee | $74,709 | -1.35% | +5.46% |
Tennessee Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Tennessee is $74,709. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $75,730 and is now $1,021 (1.35%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Tennessee, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Tennessee
| Date | US | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $74,709 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $75,730 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $74,175 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $70,841 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $69,550 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $68,486 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $66,134 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $63,645 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,713 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $63,062 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $63,107 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $64,995 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $68,044 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $66,686 |
Tennessee Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Tennessee was $33,904 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Tennessee per capita income is $4,428 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Tennessee | $33,904 | -0.53% | +7.30% |
Tennessee Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for Tennessee is $33,904. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $34,085 and is now $181 (0.53%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Tennessee, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Tennessee
| Date | US | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,904 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $34,085 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,090 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,596 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $31,792 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $30,582 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,980 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,550 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $28,749 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,009 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $28,153 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,735 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $30,676 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $30,721 |
