All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Age of householder
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Cupertino sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $253,178. Here are the key highlights for income distribution by age:
- In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Cupertino, the median household income stands at $253,178 for householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, followed by $245,306 for the 45 to 64 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $95,168.
- Notably, household income for individuals within the 25 to 44 years age group demonstrated a remarkable increase of $71,647(39.47%), escalating from a median of $181,531 in 2011 to $253,178 in 2021.
- 357(1.70%) households where the householder is under 25 years old.
- 6,711(32.01%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years.
- 9,240(44.08%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years.
- 4,655(22.21%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
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Gender
In Cupertino, the population consists of 31,419 males (51.78%) and 29,262 females (48.22%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Cupertino, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $150,432 for males and $58,432 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $199,856 for males and $144,308 for females.
- In Cupertino, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $150,432 for males and $58,432 for females.
- In Cupertino, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $199,856, while females earned $144,308, leading to a 28% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 72 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This analysis indicates a widening gender pay gap, showing a substantial income disparity where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same roles.
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Race
In Cupertino, the population is predominantly Asian, constituting 69.36% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for Asian households is $237,747.
- In Cupertino, Asian is both the largest group and the one with the highest median household income, which stands at $237,747.
- In Cupertino, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $39,651(30.77%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $128,856 in 2011 and $168,507 in 2021.
- In Cupertino, the median household income for Black or African American households was $154,457 in 2011(2022 inflation-adjusted dollars). However there is no reported data for 2021, indicating a lack of information for this specific year.
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Year by year
Cupertino, CA median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Cupertino increased by $53,757 (33.15%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, consistently increased year by year for all 12 years.
- The median household income has been consistently increasing over the last 12 years, and Cupertino did not experience a single year with a decrease in median household income.
- It then further increased to $184,655 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.4486, it is evident that income distribution in Cupertino, CA exihibits characterstics of moderate inequality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $244,087. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $74,983.
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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)