Black Households See A 4.8% Jump In Income As U.S. Median Hits Record High
photo credit: Getty Images by Sidnee Michelle September 21, 2026 Black median household income reached $59,980 last year. Median household income for Black Americans rose 4.8% in 2025 as overall U.S. household income reached a record high and the national poverty rate declined, according to new data from the U.S.





