According to a recent survey by the Census Bureau, the U.S. median household income increased by 4 between 2022 and 2023, marking the first significant rise since 2019. From 2018 to 2019, the median income grew by 7 but then stagnated until 2023. South Dakota led the way with a 17 rise. Population growth and higher-earning households moving into South Dakota contributed to this surge. Maryland saw the largest decline, with a 9 drop due to the loss of high earners and slow economic growth.