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Methodology & Sources

Dataset & Program

U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year Data Profiles (DP03)

Latest available year: 2024 (ACS 1-year)

Variables Used

  • DP03_0062E: Median household income (USD)
  • DP03_0063E: Mean household income (USD)
  • DP03_0092E: Median earnings for workers (USD)

Definitions

Median household income (DP03_0062E): The middle value when all household incomes are sorted. Half of households earn more, half earn less.

Mean household income (DP03_0063E): The sum of all household incomes divided by the number of households. Can be skewed by very high earners.

Median earnings (workers) (DP03_0092E): The middle value of earnings for workers (individuals with earnings). This represents median earnings for those who work, not all individuals.

Source Citation

TakeHomePay.com analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year Data Profiles (DP03), 2024. Variables: DP03_0062E, DP03_0063E, DP03_0092E.

Last updated: January 14, 2026