Wisconsin Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Wisconsin was $67,125 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Wisconsin median household income is $2,592 lower. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Wisconsin household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Wisconsin median family income and per capita income for Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Wisconsin | $67,125 | -2.31% | +2.37% |
Wisconsin Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Wisconsin is $67,125. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $68,712 and is now $1,587 (2.31%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Wisconsin, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Wisconsin
| Date | US | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $67,125 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $68,712 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $68,002 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,572 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,547 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,142 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,627 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,282 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $59,957 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,363 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,840 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $63,284 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $66,253 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $65,510 |
Wisconsin Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Wisconsin was $85,810 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Wisconsin median family income is $4 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in Wisconsin
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Wisconsin | $85,810 | -2.19% | +3.54% |
Wisconsin Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Wisconsin is $85,810. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $87,734 and is now $1,924 (2.19%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Wisconsin, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Wisconsin
| Date | US | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $85,810 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $87,734 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $86,718 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $82,880 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,351 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $82,296 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $81,046 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $76,968 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $76,443 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $77,026 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,941 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $79,291 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $82,268 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $81,562 |
Wisconsin Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Wisconsin was $37,221 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Wisconsin per capita income is $1,111 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in Wisconsin
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Wisconsin | $37,221 | -0.93% | +4.44% |
Wisconsin Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for Wisconsin is $37,221. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $37,571 and is now $350 (0.93%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Wisconsin, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Wisconsin
| Date | US | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $37,221 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $37,571 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $36,633 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $35,640 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $35,366 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $34,889 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $33,808 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $32,320 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $31,976 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $31,913 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $31,645 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $32,782 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,049 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,436 |
