United States Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$80,734

Total Households

129,227,496

High Earners ($150k+)

23.0%

Very Low (<$20k)

11.3%

United States Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in United States (2024).

United States Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k11.3%
Low $20k-34k9.9%
Lower Middle $35k-49k10.1%
Middle $50k-74k15.5%
Upper Middle $75k-149k30.2%
High $150k+23.0%



Household Income FAQs for United States

The median household income in the United States is $80,734.

In recent years, the median household income in the United States has increased by 55.5%.