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What is the average household income in America?

The median household income in the United States is approximately $78,195, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median is a more representative measure than the mean because it is not skewed by extremely high earners.

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Household income varies enormously by state, education level, and metropolitan area. Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Jersey consistently have the highest median incomes; Mississippi, West Virginia, and Arkansas have the lowest.

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The median household income in the United States is approximately $78,195, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median is a more representative measure than the mean because it is not skewed by extremely high earners.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.