Census money income is defined as income received on a regular basis before payments for taxes, social security, etc. and does not reflect noncash benefits.
This report presents data on income, earnings, & income inequality in the United States based on information collected in the 2024 and earlier CPS ASEC.
Supplements are added in most months. The CPS ASEC — conducted in February, March and April — is designed to provide annual, national estimates of income, poverty and health insurance, collecting information about job status, income and health insurance coverage for the prior calendar year.
Income Data Tables The tables below provide income statistics displayed in tables with columns and rows. Many tables are in downloadable in XLS, CVS and PDF file formats. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems accessing data, please call 301-763-3243 for assistance. To filter data tables for a specific survey use the links below:
Household net worth or wealth is an important defining factor of economic well-being - it can become an additional source of income in hard times or retirement.
Gini index estimates of income inequality are also presented at national and state-levels. Estimates from the 2024 ACS show an increase in real median household income for 29 states and for 12 of the 25 most populous metropolitan areas. The Gini index decreased nationally and in nine states and increased in one state between 2023 and 2024.
