Definition

Median income is the dollar amount which divides the income distribution in U.S.V.I. households into two equal groups -- half of households have income below the median, and half have income above. Data for the U.S. Virgin Islands is estimated for all families rather than for families with children.

Data Source

2010 and 2020 data are from U.S. Census.

Virgin Islands Community Survey, conducted by the Eastern Caribbean Center, University of the Virgin Islands. Table 1-15

Notes

Income and poverty data are based on the preceding year, therefore 2007 poverty levels are based on income earned in 2006.

Last Updated

2022-12