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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers
U.S. Median Household Income Was $63,179 in 2018
The U.S. median household income was $63,179 in 2018, not statistically different than the previous year, according to new U.S. Census Bureau statistics.
At first glance, it would appear that median income was higher than every year prior to 2017, surpassing the median income for 2007 ($60,985 in 2018 dollars) and 1999 ($61,526 in 2018 dollars).
In 2017, the median income was $62,626, not statistically different from 2018. So, making comparisons prior to 2017 requires caution, since recent estimates reflect changes implemented to the survey. Continue Reading...
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