Income
Census money income is defined as income received on a regular basis before...The Census Bureau reports income from several major household surveys and programs
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Income and Poverty
...Income is the gauge many use to determine the well-being of the U.S. population...and census questions cover poverty, income, and wealth....Income is the gauge many use to determine the well-being of the U.S. population...and census questions cover poverty, income, and wealth.
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Income and Poverty
...collects data and publishes estimates on income and poverty to evaluate national economic...collects data and publishes estimates on income and poverty to evaluate national economic...(OMB) Directive 14, a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size
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Islands of High Income
Median household income varies by county across the United States....Median household income varies by county across the United States. Predominantly...Appalachia have some of the lower median incomes in the country. Counties with higher
https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/resources/visualizations/high-income.html
Income Renters Spent Larger Share of Income on Rent in 2021
The percentage of household income spent on rent plus utilities increased from...and renters with the lowest annual income saw the largest spikes....rents. The percentage of household income renter households spent on gross rent...lowest annual incomes, a population that traditionally has less income available
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/03/low-income-renters-spent-larger-share-of-income-on-rent.html
CPS ASEC Redesign & Processing Changes: Income & Poverty
...of official national estimates of income and poverty, collecting data on individual...individual, family and household income from over 50 sources. In 2014, the survey...of official national estimates of income and poverty, collecting data on individual...individual, family and household income from over 50 sources. In 2014, the survey
https://www.census.gov/data/datasets/time-series/demo/income-poverty/cps-asec-design/income-poverty.html
2022 Income Inequality Decreased for First Time Since 2007
Census Bureau income data released today show declines in real income at the middle...middle and top of the income distribution from 2021 to 2022....Income inequality declined in 2022 for the first time since 2007, due primarily...household income at middle and top income brackets, according to the Income in the
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/09/income-inequality.html
Federal Individual Income Tax Returns
...summarized from federal individual income tax returns....individual income tax return data is vital to the U.S. Census Bureau's income and poverty...the household. If the adjusted gross income (AGI) on a return is below the official
https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/saipe/guidance/model-input-data/income-tax.html
About Income & Poverty
...and census questions cover poverty, income, and wealth. The economic well-being...on their income or on the income of family members. If the income of a family...Income is the gauge many use to determine the well-being of the U.S. population...and census questions cover poverty, income, and wealth. The economic well-being
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About Income Inequality
...statistics on income can shed some light on the ongoing debate on income inequality...national trends in income inequality and changes in income inequality since the...statistics on income can shed some light on the ongoing debate on income inequality...Community Survey (ACS) and the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) ---
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About Income
...130 surveys each year, including the Income. Learn why your response matters and...Census money income is defined as income received on a regular basis (exclusive...gains) before payments for personal income taxes, social security, union dues
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How Inflation Affects Income and Earnings Estimates
...median income and earnings between 2022 and 2023 and historical income and earnings...median income and earnings between 2022 and 2023 and historical income and earnings...earnings dating back to 1967. The report, Income in the United States: 2023, is based
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/blogs/research-matters/2024/09/inflation-affects-income-earnings-estimates.html
What Sources of Income Do People Rely On?
A new interactive data tool shows income sources for hundreds of demographic...What share of older adults’ income comes from social insurance programs, such...Social Security? How does the share of income from earnings differ between men and
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2025/04/income-sources.html
U.S. Tax System Reduces Income Inequality But Gaps Remain
Household incomes were more equal after accounting for taxes and credits but...but both pretax and post-tax income inequality rose between 2009 and 2024....tax credits affect lower- and higher-income households differently, the tax system...post-tax income in the United States. One way to observe how income is redistributed
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2025/09/post-tax-income.html
Income Inequality
...Income inequality is the extent to which income is distributed unevenly among
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Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics
Annual release of national-level income, poverty and health insurance coverage...findings of three reports estimating income, poverty and health insurance coverage
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-kits/2023/income-poverty.html
How Education Impacted Income and Earnings From 2004 to 2024
U.S. median inflation-adjusted income for householders age 25 and over rose...rose 18% from 2004 to 2024 but income gains varied widely by education levels....Median household income in the United States for householders age 25 and over...18% increase from 2004. However, the income gap between those with college degrees
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2025/09/education-and-income.html
Understanding the Relationship Between Individual Earnings and Household Income
The statistics for median household income and full-time, full-year workers can...receive after our annual release of the income and earnings estimates from the Current...in household income are related. For example, in 2016, real income for a “typical”
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/blogs/random-samplings/2017/11/earnings-income.html
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics
Annual release of national-level income, poverty and health insurance coverage...findings of three reports estimating income, poverty and health insurance coverage...following changes: The Median household income for 2022 was updated from $77,400 to
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-kits/2024/income-poverty-health-insurance.html
Median Household Income After Taxes Fell 8.8% in 2022
...resulted in lower post-tax household income and higher poverty rates....Real median household income after taxes fell 8.8% to $64,240 from 2021 to 2022...These significant changes in after-tax income and poverty rates of U.S. households
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/09/median-household-income.html
No Significant Change in Estimated U.S. Median Household Income
...significant increase in median household income in 2024....U.S. real median household income remained flat in 2024 at $83,730, not statistically...household income is the midpoint where half of households make more in income, and
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2025/09/median-household-income.html
Median Income Patterns in the United States
...visualization of median household incomes by U.S. county....visualization of median household incomes by U.S. county. Students will also...consider how a county’s median household income could affect its economy. Receive Updates
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How Inflation Affects Income and Earnings Estimate
Census Bureau adjusts all prior year income and earnings estimates for inflation...median income and earnings between 2023 and 2024 and historical income and earnings...earnings dating back to 1967. The report, Income in the United States: 2024, is based
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/blogs/research-matters/2025/09/inflation-affects-income-earnings-estimate.html
Income News
Here you will find news related to Income. Visit the Newsroom for news releases...Here you will find news related to Income. Visit the Newsroom for the complete
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Median Household Income Increased in 2023 for First Time Since 2019
...group with higher incomes in 2023. Asian household median income remained the highest...report, Income in the United States: 2023, compares median household income by different...had an increase in median household incomes from 2022 to 2023. Household characteristics
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2024/09/household-income-race-hispanic.html
Income Sources of Older Households: 2017
...households’ sources of income, the amounts of this income, and how much each source...source of income contributes to total income....households’ sources of income, the amounts of this income, and how much each source...source of income contributes to total income. Older households receive income from
https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2022/demo/p70br-177.html
How Income Varies by Race and Geography
Median income of non-Hispanic White households declined in five states over...Median household income of almost all race and Hispanic origin groups increased...5-year estimates, providing household income data to compare to the 2005–2009, 2010–2014
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2026/01/household-income-by-race-and-state.html
Income Data
...agencies, if applicable. For additional Income data, please visit the subtopic pages...The Census Bureau releases its main income and poverty report each year in September
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Income Quick Links
Here you will find updates related to Income....When should you use income and poverty estimates from the American Community...Supplement (CPS ASEC) instead? See: Income and Poverty Estimates: Guidance on
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Income in the United States: 2022
...report presents data on income, earnings, & income inequality in the United...This report presents estimates on income, earnings, and inequality in the United...conducted by the Census Bureau. The income estimates in the main sections of this
https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2023/demo/p60-279.html
Income in the United States: 2024
...report presents data on income, earnings, & income inequality in the United...This report presents estimates on income, earnings, and inequality in the United...conducted by the Census Bureau. The income estimates in the main sections of this
https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2025/demo/p60-286.html
Median Household Income by County in the United States and Puerto Rico
...visualization includes median household income statistics for the United States, the...Median household income includes the sum of the income of all people 15 years...visualization includes these median household income statistics for the United States, the
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Income & Poverty News
...releases see our archived lists of Income & Wealth Press Releases and Poverty...Here you will find news related to Income & Poverty. Visit the Newsroom for the
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Income in the United States: 2023
...report presents data on income, earnings, & income inequality in the United...This report presents estimates on income, earnings, and inequality in the United...conducted by the Census Bureau. The income estimates in the main sections of this
https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2024/demo/p60-282.html
How Inflation Affects the Census Bureau’s Income and Earnings Estimate
...report comparing estimates of median income and earnings between 2021 and 2022...median income and earnings between 2021 and 2022 and historical income and earnings...earnings dating back to 1967. The report, Income in the United States: 2022, is based
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/blogs/research-matters/2023/09/inflation-income-and-earnings-estimates.html
Income Inequality News
Here you will find news related to Income Inequality. Visit the Newsroom for...Here you will find news related to Income Inequality. Visit the Newsroom for
https://www.census.gov/topics/income-poverty/income-inequality/news.html