States with Highest and Lowest Median Household Income

I visited the U.S. Census website and noted some interesting statistics on the States with Highest and Lowest Median Household Income.  Here are some takeaways:

States with Highest Median Household Income (U.S. Average is $44,473):

1. New Hampshire – $57,352
2. New Jersey – $56,772
3. Maryland – $56,763
4. Connecticut – $55,970
5. Minnesota – $55,914
6. Alaska – $54,627
7. Virginia – $53,275
8. Hawaii – $53,123
9. Massachusetts – $52,354
10. Colorado – $51,022
11. Utah – $50,614

States with Lowest Median Household Income:

1. West Virginia – $32,589
2. Mississippi – $33,659
3. Arkansas – $33,948
4. Montana – $35,201
5. Louisiana – $35,523
6. Kentucky – $37,396
7. New Mexico – $37,587
8. Alabama – $38,111
9. Oklahoma – $38,281
10. Tennessee – $38,550
11. North Carolina – $39,000

Interesting statistics on States with Highest and Lowest Median Household Income.  Of course, this is among all occupations, and is based on data from 2002 to 2004.  The census information is powerful though, and I am glad they provide it for us for useful information and to help us make decisions.