The U.S. Department of Commerce released data on disposable income by state. Preliminary figures show that total disposable income in Alaska increased 4% from 2009 to 2010, from $27.7 billion to $28.8 billion - the 5th fastest in the nation. Total personal income in Alaska has grown each of the last five years, from $23.9 million in 2006.
Per capita disposable income for 2010 in Alaska was $40,530, the 8th highest in the U.S. and 110% of the U.S. average. States with higher per capita personal income include:
- Connecticut, $48,596
- Massachusetts, $45,511
- New Jersey, $45,197
- Maryland, $43,753
- Wyoming, $43,602
- New York, $42,492
- New Hampshire, $40,532
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