Income/Wages
Income by Race by State 2026
State | White 2023↓ | Black 2023 | Asian 2023 | Indian 2023 | Hawaiian 2023 | Other Race 2023 | Two or More Races 2023 | Hispanic 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | District of Columbia | $166,774 | $60,089 | $121,619 | $63,617 | $155,691 | $74,754 | $116,869 | $106,435 |
 | Maryland | $113,334 | $81,904 | $130,232 | $74,577 | $113,706 | $81,821 | $103,920 | $90,334 |
 | New Jersey | $110,086 | $68,457 | $154,105 | $71,000 | $123,406 | $70,457 | $84,641 | $74,331 |
 | Massachusetts | $108,161 | $71,393 | $126,024 | $66,134 | $72,946 | $62,232 | $74,978 | $63,829 |
 | California | $104,027 | $67,365 | $125,149 | $78,909 | $96,758 | $74,377 | $87,968 | $78,763 |
 | Connecticut | $103,032 | $62,712 | $126,722 | $52,152 | $41,573 | $56,744 | $76,435 | $60,136 |
 | Virginia | $97,470 | $63,016 | $131,518 | $79,955 | $90,820 | $76,497 | $95,883 | $87,687 |
 | Hawaii | $96,912 | $81,517 | $105,367 | $76,588 | $79,129 | $78,362 | $100,322 | $87,128 |
 | Colorado | $96,764 | $64,391 | $108,735 | $64,873 | $85,985 | $70,958 | $79,786 | $73,641 |
 | Alaska | $96,587 | $73,780 | $90,314 | $59,090 | $74,554 | $85,174 | $85,531 | $74,456 |
 | New Hampshire | $96,250 | $81,215 | $108,773 | $74,393 | $66,375 | $82,303 | $86,419 | $79,974 |
 | Washington | $96,107 | $69,308 | $133,554 | $67,525 | $87,539 | $70,946 | $85,868 | $75,533 |
 | New York | $94,737 | $61,528 | $94,665 | $63,315 | $54,522 | $58,747 | $78,026 | $64,615 |
 | Utah | $94,403 | $63,374 | $97,129 | $64,207 | $78,097 | $72,396 | $85,525 | $76,686 |
 | Rhode Island | $92,346 | $63,513 | $103,547 | $63,750 | $0 | $56,011 | $67,425 | $58,403 |
 | Minnesota | $90,751 | $54,038 | $103,255 | $51,587 | $43,087 | $71,129 | $79,050 | $72,474 |
 | Delaware | $89,816 | $62,462 | $130,767 | $49,482 | $0 | $62,745 | $70,670 | $65,930 |
 | Illinois | $88,732 | $49,100 | $111,938 | $72,979 | $72,044 | $72,380 | $76,947 | $74,795 |
 | Georgia | $85,384 | $57,694 | $105,123 | $56,502 | $66,781 | $61,363 | $72,883 | $68,348 |
 | Texas | $85,168 | $57,839 | $112,060 | $70,901 | $72,214 | $59,407 | $65,998 | $63,015 |
 | Nevada | $81,785 | $51,085 | $84,254 | $59,076 | $70,574 | $64,687 | $75,227 | $69,247 |
 | Oregon | $81,323 | $58,243 | $104,963 | $64,446 | $87,801 | $70,465 | $74,352 | $70,858 |
 | Pennsylvania | $81,199 | $48,025 | $99,204 | $57,714 | $48,587 | $49,761 | $68,444 | $58,929 |
 | Arizona | $80,708 | $61,061 | $101,515 | $49,367 | $86,465 | $66,271 | $70,982 | $67,658 |
 | North Dakota | $79,958 | $46,973 | $61,610 | $42,968 | $27,269 | $50,839 | $62,883 | $60,671 |
 | Wisconsin | $79,046 | $41,317 | $88,269 | $54,916 | $82,705 | $58,493 | $67,007 | $61,868 |
 | Vermont | $78,402 | $50,683 | $77,634 | $50,595 | $46,827 | $69,955 | $83,028 | $86,172 |
 | North Carolina | $77,601 | $50,191 | $113,412 | $45,538 | $77,958 | $56,223 | $66,171 | $60,149 |
 | Nebraska | $77,418 | $48,201 | $83,105 | $52,121 | $0 | $69,820 | $66,456 | $65,399 |
 | South Carolina | $76,932 | $45,198 | $94,834 | $47,140 | $58,432 | $53,555 | $62,052 | $58,117 |
 | Florida | $76,644 | $54,426 | $92,402 | $67,217 | $80,763 | $61,497 | $69,877 | $66,556 |
 | Idaho | $76,208 | $61,214 | $81,008 | $51,762 | $56,471 | $64,090 | $69,309 | $65,963 |
 | Wyoming | $75,867 | $40,750 | $65,260 | $55,094 | $38,080 | $71,833 | $69,226 | $63,542 |
 | Michigan | $75,833 | $44,133 | $106,601 | $56,268 | $47,115 | $60,219 | $67,171 | $63,924 |
 | South Dakota | $75,558 | $58,717 | $70,171 | $35,326 | $34,087 | $59,318 | $68,581 | $59,776 |
 | Kansas | $75,516 | $49,484 | $88,189 | $64,692 | $72,500 | $57,526 | $61,590 | $61,111 |
 | Iowa | $75,007 | $43,759 | $84,099 | $49,967 | $46,932 | $66,391 | $62,576 | $62,208 |
 | Ohio | $74,650 | $42,433 | $98,223 | $44,355 | $30,703 | $52,944 | $59,372 | $57,218 |
 | Indiana | $73,680 | $45,022 | $82,077 | $59,372 | $63,185 | $58,200 | $64,058 | $62,642 |
 | Missouri | $72,475 | $46,668 | $91,954 | $58,733 | $63,007 | $61,160 | $62,376 | $61,841 |
 | Louisiana | $72,467 | $38,968 | $73,895 | $62,417 | $43,152 | $53,130 | $61,852 | $61,275 |
 | Maine | $72,272 | $54,615 | $69,806 | $58,125 | $126,691 | $69,862 | $65,842 | $72,557 |
 | Tennessee | $71,762 | $49,163 | $97,808 | $57,839 | $63,235 | $58,118 | $63,127 | $61,180 |
 | Alabama | $71,604 | $42,373 | $85,907 | $61,495 | $60,938 | $50,221 | $59,835 | $55,791 |
 | Montana | $71,397 | $52,798 | $65,667 | $41,425 | $49,853 | $72,841 | $63,287 | $60,373 |
 | New Mexico | $68,748 | $56,138 | $81,846 | $44,563 | $55,250 | $49,040 | $57,854 | $55,583 |
 | Mississippi | $68,018 | $37,897 | $73,272 | $46,295 | $0 | $48,208 | $52,892 | $49,266 |
 | Oklahoma | $67,855 | $44,139 | $73,499 | $56,941 | $57,545 | $54,680 | $57,402 | $55,533 |
 | Kentucky | $64,547 | $45,862 | $82,022 | $41,857 | $52,054 | $51,271 | $55,128 | $57,147 |
 | Arkansas | $63,298 | $38,415 | $90,288 | $55,414 | $61,413 | $58,191 | $58,898 | $58,042 |
 | West Virginia | $58,553 | $40,422 | $80,294 | $34,643 | $135,156 | $54,805 | $49,350 | $64,657 |
 | United States | $86,532 | $56,152 | $105,692 | $62,926 | $71,289 | $63,251 | $73,219 | $67,527 |
Median household income varies by race and ethnicity across U.S. states, according to 2023 data, which is the most recent data available in early 2026. The table above reveals how income levels vary both by state and demographic group, reflecting regional economic conditions rather than individual outcomes.
What Median Household Income Represents Median household income is the midpoint of household earnings, meaning half of households earn more and half earn less. It is the standard measure used by the U.S. Census Bureau and is less affected by extreme values than an average.
How Income Is Reported by Race or Ethnicity Income figures reflect median household income for households identifying with a specific race or ethnicity, based on 2023 American Community Survey data, and do not adjust for age, education, occupation, or household size.
Income Levels Tend to Rise and Fall Together by State
Across racial and ethnic groups, median household income often rises or falls together within the same state. States with stronger economies—such as the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Massachusetts—tend to post higher incomes across many demographic groups, while states with weaker overall income levels generally show lower figures across the board. This pattern largely comes from local job markets, industries, and regional economic conditions shaping income outcomes for households statewide.
Income Differences Vary More by State Than by Race Category
How much income levels differ between racial and ethnic groups can look very different depending on the state. In some states, household incomes across groups cluster more closely together, while in others the gaps are wider. These differences point to the importance of local economic context rather than a single national income pattern.
