Keywords
Washington, PA median household income dataset by race (2011-2021)
Date Modified
January 3, 2024
About this dataset
Context
The dataset presents the median household incomes over the past decade across various racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau in Washington. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. It also showcases the annual income trends, between 2011 and 2021, providing insights into the economic shifts within diverse racial communities.The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into income disparities and variations across racial categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..
Key observations
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White: In Washington, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $10,406(23.79%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $43,738 in 2011 and $54,144 in 2021.
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Black or African American: In Washington, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American decreased by $11,938(27.97%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $42,688 in 2011 and $30,750 in 2021.
- Refer to the research insights for more key observations on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other race and Two or more races (multiracial) households
![Washington, PA median household income trends across races (2011-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/washington-pa-median-household-income-by-race-trends.jpeg)
Content
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.
Racial categories include:
- White
- Black or African American
- American Indian and Alaska Native
- Asian
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
- Some other race
- Two or more races (multiracial)
Variables / Data Columns
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Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Washington.
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2010: 2010 median household income
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2011: 2011 median household income
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2012: 2012 median household income
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2013: 2013 median household income
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2014: 2014 median household income
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2015: 2015 median household income
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2016: 2016 median household income
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2017: 2017 median household income
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2018: 2018 median household income
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2019: 2019 median household income
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2020: 2020 median household income
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2021: 2021 median household income
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2022: 2022 median household income
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Please note: 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by Census Bureau due to impact on survey collection and analysis during COVID-19, thus for large cities (population 65,000 and above) median household income data is not available.
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Please note: All incomes have been adjusted for inflation and are presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.
Good to know
Margin of Error
Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.
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Inspiration
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Recommended for further research
This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Washington median household income by race. You can refer the same here