Where incomes have risen the most (and least) over the past 50 years

How much have incomes changed in Alabama over the past 50 years?

One state has seen the typical household income jump nearly 80% — while another has watched it decline.

Where incomes have risen the most (and least) over the past 50 years

One state has seen the typical household income jump nearly 80% — while another has watched it decline.

Map reveals states where incomes have grown the least in 50 years

States in the Midwest saw the lowest growth in median household income between 1970 and 2023, according to a new analysis.