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Compared on: US median household income
THE CLAIM · OCT 1, 2026
“U.S. median household income record high”
The White House · Read the post
THE RECORD · SEP 15, 2026
“Median household income was $87,460 in 2025, an increase of 2.6% from the 2024 estimate of $85,210.”
U.S. Census Bureau · Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2025 · Read
RECORD AGREES
The Census Bureau's September 15, 2026 annual CPS ASEC release reports U.S. median household income of $87,460 in 2025, up 2.6% from $85,210 in 2024.



