Do you consider yourself part of the middle class? Some people believe that being middle class is not only about how much money you make, but also about your behaviors and beliefs. However, a new map has been created to provide a definitive answer on where you stand in terms of income and it’s quite eye-opening to say the least.
Alabama
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The middle-class income range in Alabama is between $38,582 and $115,170 for a two-person family, between $44,351 and $132,392 for a three-person family, and between $54,111 and $161,524 for a four-person family. According to Investopedia, Alabama ranks as one of the poorest states in the nation. It’s also challenging to earn enough money to be considered middle-class, with only 35.52% of households being middle income.
Alaska
The middle-class income range in Alaska is between $57,776 and $172,466 for a two-person family, between $62,818 and $187,516 for a three-person family, and between $69,727 and $208,140 for a four-person family. While the middle-class income may seem average, the cost of living in the state can be challenging due to high costs for food and housing. Nevertheless, Alaskans are managing well, with 45.57% of households considered middle-income.
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Arizona
2-person family middle-class income range: $44,015 to $131,388
3-person family middle-class income range: $47,098 to $140,592
4-person family middle-class income range: $55,092 to $164,454
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Arkansas
In Arkansas, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $36,376 and $108,586, for a three-person family it’s between $41,271 and $123,198, and for a four-person family, it’s between $47,895 and $142,970. Similar to other southern states, Arkansas ranks low in terms of middle-class income. Despite the low cost of living and housing, the state’s poverty rate is high at 15.2%. Only 34.6% of households in Arkansas reach middle-income status.
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California
2-person family middle-class income range: $52,681 to $157,258
3-person family middle-class income range: $57,796 to $172,524
4-person family middle-class income range: $66,091 to $197,288
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Colorado
2-person family middle-class income range: $54,159 to $161,668
3-person family middle-class income range: $60,635 to $181,000
4-person family middle-class income range: $71,100 to $212,240
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Connecticut
In Connecticut, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $58,508 and $174,652, for a three-person family it’s between $68,170 and $203,492, and for a four-person family, it’s between $83,808 and $250,174. While the middle-class income ranges seem high, some claim that Connecticut isn’t quite friendly to the middle class. Data supports this, as Connecticut has one of the lowest percentages of middle-class households at 38.82%.
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Delaware
In Delaware, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $49,705 and $148,374, for a three-person family it’s between $57,849 and $172,684, and for a four-person family, it’s between $69,613 and $207,800. Delaware has some of the highest income ranges in the country, especially for four-person families. With an average household income of around $72,420, it’s safe to say that Delaware is doing well, which aligns with the overall high scores of the northeast.
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Florida
2-person family middle-class income range: $41,696 to $124,466
3-person family middle-class income range: $45,512 to $135,858
4-person family middle-class income range: $54,322 to $162,154
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Georgia
2-person family middle-class income range: $42,773 to $127,680
3-person family middle-class income range: $48,298 to $144,172
4-person family middle-class income range: $56,850 to $169,702
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Hawaii
The middle-class income range in Hawaii is between $53,522 and $159,766 for a two-person family, between $64,447 and $192,378 for a three-person family, and between $72,694 and $216,996 for a four-person family. Despite its geographical isolation, Hawaii’s middle-class income ranges rank among the top 25 in the United States. The median household income is $76,084, and the poverty rate is lower than the national average at 9%.
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Idaho
The middle-class income range in Idaho is between $41,527 and $123,960 for a two-person family, between $45,395 and $135,508 for a three-person family, and between $53,479 and $159,640 for a four-person family. A total of 41.6% of households in Idaho are middle-income. However, compared to other top middle-income states on the list, it has a smaller-than-average percentage of upper-income households. Idaho just barely avoids being in the bottom 10 for lowest middle-class income ranges.
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Illinois
2-person family middle-class income range: $48,972 to $146,186
3-person family middle-class income range: $56,939 to $169,968
4-person family middle-class income range: $68,452 to $204,334
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Indiana
2-person family middle-class income range: $42,360 to $126,448
3-person family middle-class income range: $49,472 to $147,678
4-person family middle-class income range: $58,007 to $173,156
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Iowa
In Iowa, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $46,347 and $138,350, for a three-person family it’s between $52,985 and $158,164, and for a four-person family, it’s between $63,128 and $188,442. Iowa is doing well, with one of the highest percentages of middle-class families in the nation. Half of the households, 40.93%, in the state are considered middle-income. In terms of range rankings, it’s right in the middle.
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Kansas
In Kansas, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $45,939 and $137,130, for a three-person family it’s between $52,285 and $156,076, and for a four-person family, it’s between $60,490 and $180,568. Kansas has a significant number of households that qualify as “middle-class,” with the percentage of middle-income households reaching 40.3%. Interestingly, the U.S. Census Bureau found that the average household in the state is only 2.52 people.
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Kentucky
The middle-class income range in Kentucky is between $37,627 and $112,318 for a two-person family, between $44,132 and $131,736 for a three-person family, and between $53,873 and $160,814 for a four-person family. Kentucky is one of the bottom 10 states in the nation with the lowest percentage of middle-class families. Only 36.65% of households can be considered middle-income, while Kentucky also has a staggering poverty rate of 14.9%.
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Louisiana
In Louisiana, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $37,312 and $111,378, for a three-person family it’s between $43,139 and $128,774, and for a four-person family, it’s between $54,792 and $163,558. Louisiana ranks in the bottom 10 for two- and three-person family middle-income ranges. It ranks a little higher for four-person families, but the number of people living in the middle-class range is only 40.9%. Most people live in lower-income households, which make up 45.7%.
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Maine
The middle-class income range in Maine is between $43,831 and $130,840 for a two-person family, between $53,410 and $159,434 for a three-person family, and between $62,685 and $187,120 for a four-person family. Maine ranks 14th among states with the highest percentage of middle-income households, with 37.63% of households meeting the criteria. The state’s poverty rate is relatively low, with only 10.6% of people living in poverty, possibly due to the lower income range.
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Maryland
2-person family middle-class income range: $60,487 to $180,558
3-person family middle-class income range: $70,551 to $210,600
4-person family middle-class income range: $83,621 to $249,614
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Massachusetts
2-person family middle-class income range: $57,063 to $170,338
3-person family middle-class income range: $71,220 to $212,596
4-person family middle-class income range: $87,939 to $262,504
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Michigan
2-person family middle-class income range: $42,701 to $127,466
3-person family middle-class income range: $51,221 to $152,898
4-person family middle-class income range: $62,640 to $186,984
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Minnesota
The middle-class income range in Minnesota is between $52,135 and $155,628 for a two-person family, between $63,777 and $190,380 for a three-person family, and between $75,671 and $225,884 for a four-person family.
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Mississippi
The middle-class income range in Mississippi is between $34,818 and $103,934 for a two-person family, between $38,130 and $113,820 for a three-person family, and between $46,144 and $137,742 for a four-person family. Mississippi is also one of the poorest states in the nation, with the middle-class accounting for only about 31.66% of households. The majority of the state’s residents live in lower-income households, which make up a staggering 48%.
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Missouri
2-person family middle-class income range: $41,764 to $124,668
3-person family middle-class income range: $48,967 to $146,170
4-person family middle-class income range: $59,308 to $177,038
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Montana
In Montana, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $43,244 and $129,086, for a three-person family it’s between $50,063 and $149,442, and for a four-person family, it’s between $58,586 and $174,884. Montana’s income ranges are on the lower end, but the state remains attractive due to its low property tax rates, one of the lowest in the country.
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Nebraska
In Nebraska, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $47,635 and $142,194, for a three-person family it’s between $53,725 and $160,374, and for a four-person family, it’s between $62,752 and $187,320. Nebraska is another state that has a high percentage of middle-class.
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Nevada
The middle-class income range in Nevada is between $44,128 and $131,726 for a two-person family, between $48,075 and $143,508 for a three-person family, and between $55,281 and $165,018 for a four-person family. Nevada is an intriguing state, with one of the highest percentages of families living in middle-income households – 39.68%. However, the state’s unemployment rate is higher than the national average at 4.7%. Nevada is also one of the most tax-friendly states on the list.
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New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $54,027 and $161,274, for a three-person family it’s between $67,094 and $200,280, and for a four-person family, it’s between $80,950 and $241,642. Northeastern states like New Hampshire have high rankings for middle-class income ranges. The state ranks fairly high for two-person families and fifth for both three- and four-person households. This could be due to the high cost of living in the state.
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New Jersey
2-person family middle-class income range: $54,027 to $161,274
3-person family middle-class income range: $67,094 to $200,280
4-person family middle-class income range: $80,950 to $241,642
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New Mexico
The middle-class income range in New Mexico is between $39,203 and $117,024 for a two-person family, between $39,809 and $118,834 for a three-person family, and between $45,526 and $135,898 for a four-person family. New Mexico has long been on the list of the poorest states in the nation. It also has one of the lowest percentages of middle-income households, currently at 34.88%, while lower-income households make up 45.6%.
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New York
2-person family middle-class income range: $48,674 to $145,296
3-person family middle-class income range: $57,889 to $172,802
4-person family middle-class income range: $70,331 to $209,944
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North Carolina
2-person family middle-class income range: $41,704 to $124,490
3-person family middle-class income range: $46,987 to $140,260
4-person family middle-class income range: $56,648 to $169,098
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North Dakota
In North Dakota, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $51,942 and $155,050, for a three-person family it’s between $58,328 and $174,114, and for a four-person family, it’s between $69,738 and $208,174. North Dakota ranks 45th for states with the highest percentage of middle-income households, with a current percentage of 40.05%. The state is known for its low unemployment rate, which contributes to its stable middle-class.
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Ohio
2-person family middle-class income range: $42,765 to $127,658
3-person family middle-class income range: $50,684 to $151,296
4-person family middle-class income range: $61,094 to $182,370
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Oklahoma
The middle-class income range in Oklahoma is between $40,754 and $121,654 for a two-person family, between $44,458 and $132,710 for a three-person family, and between $51,015 and $152,284 for a four-person family. Oklahoma’s income ranges rank quite low, with the range for four-person families ranking 40th out of 50. The state also has a low median income at $59,269, which has recently decreased. This could explain the high poverty rate of 15.2%.
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Oregon
In Oregon, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $46,467 and $138,708, for a three-person family it’s between $53,830 and $160,686, and for a four-person family, it’s between $63,013 and $188,100. Oregon’s income ranges are neither terrible nor spectacular. Their ranges are middle-of-the-road, and the median household income is around $66,146. While this isn’t bad, neighboring states ranked higher.
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Pennsylvania
2-person family middle-class income range: $45,202 to $134,932
3-person family middle-class income range: $56,004 to $167,176
4-person family middle-class income range: $67,667 to $201,990
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Rhode Island
The middle-class income range in Rhode Island is between $50,797 and $151,632 for a two-person family, between $58,581 and $174,870 for a three-person family, and between $72,251 and $215,674 for a four-person family. Rhode Island ranks 20th in terms of middle-income percentage, with 42.35% of households in the state falling into the middle-income category. Notably, Rhode Island also has one of the highest income ranges for four-person middle-class families in the country
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South Carolina
In South Carolina, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $40,983 and $122,338, for a three-person family it’s between $44,612 and $133,170, and for a four-person family, it’s between $54,252 and $161,946. Approximately 36.53% of households in South Carolina are middle-income, which is one of the lowest percentages in the country. The state also has a higher-than-average percentage of households who fit the lower-income category.
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South Dakota
The middle-class income range in South Dakota is between $45,763 and $136,606 for a two-person family, between $51,908 and $154,948 for a three-person family, and between $59,443 and $177,442 for a four-person family. South Dakota has recently been recognized for its high percentage of middle-income households, with 40.69% making the cut.
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Tennessee
2-person family middle-class income range: $40,158 to $119,874
3-person family middle-class income range: $45,967 to $137,216
4-person family middle-class income range: $54,118 to $161,546
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Texas
2-person family middle-class income range: $44,975 to $134,254
3-person family middle-class income range: $49,410 to $147,494
4-person family middle-class income range: $57,212 to $170,782
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Utah
The middle-class income range in Utah is between $46,548 and $138,950 for a two-person family, between $54,061 and $161,376 for a three-person family, and between
$60,663 and $181,084 for a four-person family. Utah has been recognized as one of the best places to live in the world, possibly due to its economic stability. It’s one of the most middle-class-friendly states in the country, with 46.62% of households considered middle-income. The state also has one of the lowest percentages of lower-income households in the nation.
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Vermont
In Vermont, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $48,509 and $144,804, for a three-person family it’s between $56,703 and $169,262, and for a four-person family, it’s between $66,453 and $198,368. Despite its low ranking as a retirement destination, Vermont is favorable for middle-income families.
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Virginia
2-person family middle-class income range: $53,226 to $158,886
3-person family middle-class income range: $61,968 to $184,980
4-person family middle-class income range: $73,000 to $217,910
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Washington
2-person family middle-class income range: $53,747 to $160,438
3-person family middle-class income range: $61,211 to $182,720
4-person family middle-class income range: $71,747 to $214,170
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West Virginia
In West Virginia, the middle-class income range for a two-person family is between $35,377 and $105,602, for a three-person family it’s between $43,122 and $128,722, and for a four-person family, it’s between $51,654 and $154,192. West Virginia often ranks low in terms of income, with a middle-income household percentage of 33.98%. A significant portion of the population lives in lower-income households.
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Wisconsin
2-person family middle-class income range: $49,018 to $146,322
3-person family middle-class income range: $54,955 to $164,046
4-person family middle-class income range: $64,195.38 to $191,628
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Wyoming
For a two-person family, the middle-class income range in Wyoming is between $49,018 and $146,322. For a three-person family, it’s between $54,955 and $164,046, and for a four-person family, it’s between $64,195.38 and $191,628. Surprisingly, Wyoming boasts a high proportion of middle-income households, ranking 12th with 41.81%. The median household income is slightly higher than the national average, and the state also has a decent percentage of high-income households at 18%.
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