U.S. Household Income Data
This page shows a breakdown of the median household income in states and major cities of the United States in 2022. It is based on American Community Survey data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
What is the Richest State in the U.S.?
Based on median income, the richest state in the U.S. is New Jersey. The average household had $96,346 in earnings and benefits in 2022.
What is the Poorest State in the U.S.?
Based on median income, the poorest state in the U.S. is Mississippi. The average household had $52,719 in earnings and benefits in 2022.
List of States by Median Household Income
| Rank | Income | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $96,346 | New Jersey |
| 2 | $94,991 | Maryland |
| 3 | $94,488 | Massachusetts |
| 4 | $92,458 | Hawaii |
| 5 | $91,551 | California |
| 6 | $91,306 | Washington |
| 7 | $89,992 | New Hampshire |
| 8 | $89,302 | Colorado |
| 9 | $89,168 | Utah |
| 10 | $88,429 | Connecticut |
| 11 | $88,121 | Alaska |
| 12 | $85,873 | Virginia |
| 13 | $82,338 | Minnesota |
| 14 | $82,174 | Delaware |
| 15 | $81,854 | Rhode Island |
| 16 | $79,557 | New York |
| 17 | $76,708 | Illinois |
| 18 | $75,657 | Oregon |
| 19 | $74,568 | Arizona |
| 20 | $73,991 | Vermont |
| 21 | $72,837 | Georgia |
| 22 | $72,785 | Idaho |
| 23 | $72,333 | Nevada |
| 24 | $72,284 | Texas |
| 25 | $71,970 | North Dakota |
| 26 | $71,798 | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | $70,996 | Wisconsin |
| 28 | $70,042 | Wyoming |
| 29 | $69,728 | South Dakota |
| 30 | $69,597 | Nebraska |
| 31 | $69,588 | Iowa |
| 32 | $69,543 | Maine |
| 33 | $69,303 | Florida |
| 34 | $68,925 | Kansas |
| 35 | $67,631 | Montana |
| 36 | $67,481 | North Carolina |
| 37 | $66,986 | Michigan |
| 38 | $66,785 | Indiana |
| 39 | $65,720 | Ohio |
| 40 | $65,254 | Tennessee |
| 41 | $64,811 | Missouri |
| 42 | $64,115 | South Carolina |
| 43 | $59,726 | New Mexico |
| 44 | $59,674 | Alabama |
| 45 | $59,673 | Oklahoma |
| 46 | $59,341 | Kentucky |
| 47 | $55,432 | Arkansas |
| 48 | $55,416 | Louisiana |
| 49 | $54,329 | West Virginia |
| 50 | $52,719 | Mississippi |
What is the Richest Major City in the U.S.?
Among the 50 largest cities by population, San Francisco has the highest household income. The median household had $136,692 in earnings and benefits in 2022.
What is the Poorest Major City in the U.S.?
Among the 50 largest cities by population, Detroit has the lowest household income. The median household had $36,453 in earnings and benefits in 2022.
List of U.S. Cities by Median Household Income
| Population | Income | City |
|---|---|---|
| 8,335,897 | $74,694 | New York |
| 3,822,224 | $76,135 | Los Angeles |
| 2,665,064 | $70,386 | Chicago |
| 2,304,414 | $60,426 | Houston |
| 1,644,403 | $75,969 | Phoenix |
| 1,567,258 | $56,517 | Philadelphia |
| 1,472,904 | $58,829 | San Antonio |
| 1,381,182 | $100,010 | San Diego |
| 1,299,553 | $65,400 | Dallas |
| 975,335 | $89,415 | Austin |
| 971,315 | $69,309 | Jacksonville |
| 971,265 | $133,835 | San Jose |
| 961,160 | $71,527 | Fort Worth |
| 908,372 | $61,727 | Columbus |
| 897,720 | $74,401 | Charlotte |
| 876,564 | $61,501 | Indianapolis |
| 808,437 | $136,692 | San Francisco |
| 749,267 | $115,409 | Seattle |
| 713,252 | $88,213 | Denver |
| 694,768 | $63,713 | Oklahoma City |
| 683,639 | $71,767 | Nashville |
| 677,469 | $52,645 | El Paso |
| 656,302 | $68,905 | Las Vegas |
| 649,768 | $86,331 | Boston |
| 635,296 | $81,119 | Portland |
| 624,450 | $63,049 | Louisville |
| 621,050 | $50,622 | Memphis |
| 620,410 | $36,453 | Detroit |
| 569,931 | $55,198 | Baltimore |
| 563,306 | $49,270 | Milwaukee |
| 561,006 | $64,757 | Albuquerque |
| 546,598 | $51,281 | Tucson |
| 545,564 | $64,196 | Fresno |
| 528,026 | $80,254 | Sacramento |
| 512,523 | $79,496 | Mesa |
| 509,247 | $62,175 | Kansas City |
| 499,121 | $83,251 | Atlanta |
| 486,228 | $78,568 | Colorado Springs |
| 485,146 | $67,450 | Omaha |
| 477,084 | $75,424 | Raleigh |
| 455,618 | $83,245 | Virginia Beach |
| 451,319 | $80,493 | Long Beach |
| 449,484 | $60,989 | Miami |
| 430,531 | $93,146 | Oakland |
| 425,104 | $74,473 | Minneapolis |
| 413,142 | $54,040 | Tulsa |
| 410,654 | $72,017 | Bakersfield |
| 398,160 | $71,089 | Tampa |
| 396,205 | $59,277 | Wichita |
| 394,573 | $70,433 | Arlington |