Across the 10 metro areas, median Black income increased more or decreased less than the typical household: Overall and Black median household income growth by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), 2019–2023
| MSA | Total income growth | Black household income growth |
|---|---|---|
| United States | -1.1% | 2.8% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | -1.10% | -0.70% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | -3.80% | -3.40% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 6.10% | 9.60% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 0.90% | 5.50% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | -3.40% | 4.30% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | -4.40% | 1.00% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | -4.20% | -1.60% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | -2.50% | 1.00% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 0.50% | 4.30% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | -3.90% | -1.00% |
Note: Data are for single-race householders.
Source: EPI analysis of U.S. Census Bureau. 2024. 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Detailed Tables S1903: Median Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2023 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars). Accessed March 2025.