Figure E
Real median household income by race and ethnicity, 1989–2012 (2012 dollars)
| Year | White | Black | Hispanic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | $55,533 | $32,331 | $39,193 |
| 1990 | $54,403 | $31,806 | $38,029 |
| 1991 | $53,141 | $30,920 | $37,306 |
| 1992 | $53,378 | $30,072 | $36,233 |
| 1993 | $53,472 | $30,564 | $35,810 |
| 1994 | $53,814 | $32,214 | $35,882 |
| 1995 | $55,619 | $33,500 | $34,199 |
| 1996 | $56,521 | $34,218 | $36,293 |
| 1997 | $57,879 | $35,731 | $37,982 |
| 1998 | $59,701 | $35,663 | $39,853 |
| 1999 | $60,849 | $38,460 | $42,368 |
| 2000 | $60,831 | $39,556 | $44,224 |
| 2001 | $60,054 | $38,220 | $43,531 |
| 2002 | $59,859 | $37,239 | $42,250 |
| 2003 | $59,646 | $37,065 | $41,194 |
| 2004 | $59,454 | $36,753 | $41,659 |
| 2005 | $59,729 | $36,406 | $42,302 |
| 2006 | $59,700 | $36,592 | $43,025 |
| 2007 | $60,818 | $37,752 | $42,833 |
| 2008 | $59,218 | $36,626 | $40,431 |
| 2009 | $58,299 | $35,058 | $40,720 |
| 2010 | $57,351 | $33,863 | $39,629 |
| 2011 | $56,570 | $33,042 | $39,431 |
| 2012 | $57,009 | $33,718 | $39,005 |
Note: White refers to non-Hispanic whites, black refers to blacks alone or in combination, and Hispanic refers to Hispanics of any race. Shaded areas denote recessions.
Source: Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Historical Income Tables (Table H-5)
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