Median Household Income in Alabama
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household Income
$63,999 −14.8% vs nat'l
Rank #46 of 52
How Alabama Compares
Alabama
$63,999
National
$75,149
14.8% below
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #43 | South Carolina | $69,324 |
| #44 | Oklahoma | $65,039 |
| #45 | New Mexico | $64,059 |
| #46 | Alabama | $63,999 |
| #47 | Kentucky | $63,726 |
| #48 | Arkansas | $60,773 |
| #49 | Louisiana | $60,756 |
Highest Income Counties in Alabama
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelby County | $97,961 |
| 2 | Madison County | $86,499 |
| 3 | Limestone County | $83,629 |
| 4 | Baldwin County | $78,775 |
| 5 | Elmore County | $78,243 |
| 6 | St. Clair County | $77,463 |
| 7 | Autauga County | $72,481 |
| 8 | Morgan County | $68,845 |
| 9 | Coffee County | $68,353 |
| 10 | Jefferson County | $66,388 |
Lowest Income Counties in Alabama
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Greene County | $29,200 |
| 66 | Bullock County | $31,310 |
| 65 | Sumter County | $33,310 |
| 64 | Dallas County | $35,627 |
| 63 | Lowndes County | $37,052 |
| 62 | Perry County | $37,654 |
| 61 | Hale County | $39,250 |
| 60 | Wilcox County | $40,640 |
| 59 | Conecuh County | $41,327 |
| 58 | Monroe County | $42,292 |
Median Household Income in Alabama
Alabama has a median household income of $63,999, ranking #46 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 14.8% below the national value of $75,149.
Across Alabama's 67 counties, median household income ranges from $29,200 to $97,961. The county with the highest value is Shelby County at $97,961.
The median annual income for all households, including wages, investments, and government transfers.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.