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U.S. median household income reaches record $87,460 in 2025
The Census Bureau reports that inflation-adjusted median household income hit $87,460 in 2025, a 2.6% rise from the prior year.
According to the Census Bureau, the median U.S. household income, measured in constant dollars, climbed to $87,460 in 2025, up 2.6% from 2024. The official poverty rate slipped to 10.2%. While consumer sentiment fell and the president’s economic approval declined after new tariffs, unemployment stayed low and earnings continued to outpace inflation.
Why it matters
Higher median income signals broad economic gains, but falling sentiment highlights mixed public perception of policy impacts.
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