Our US State information section

On each state we have tried to include the following Facts and information including history, size, population, major cities, natural disasters, taxes, current and historical prices and incomes, and any interesting news stories related to that state. We have decided to redirect all US States pages to this page to make the comparison of historic house prices, wages etc. easier. Page Created in 2009 Due To Be Updated during 2012
Alabama Heart of Dixie
Alabama (AL) was admitted to the Union on December 14, 1819
Size in square miles: 52,423
State Capital: Montgomery
Population is 4,557,808

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

4%

Income Tax:

2, 4, or 5%, depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $16,800

1950: $27,100

1960: $42,400

1970: $46,900

1980: $67,100

1990: $68,600

2000: $85,100

Number of People employed in the state:

2,214,400 people employed in Alabama

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $34,118

2000: $32,892

1990: $30,056

1980: $28,220

1970: $26,707


Alaska The Last Frontier
Alaska (AK) was admitted to the Union on January 3, 1959
Size in square miles: 570,380
State Capital: Juneau
Population is 663,661

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

Alaska does not have a state sales tax, but some municipalities impose their own sales tax ranging from 1-7%

Income Tax:

Alaska does not levy an individual income tax

Median Home Values Alaska:

1940: N/A

1950: $21,100

1960: $44,800

1970: $87,200

1980: $151,000

1990: $120,600

2000: $144,200

Number of People employed in the state:

344,900 people employed in Alaska

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $44,392

2000: $42,922

1990: $41,408

1980: $42,586

1970: $37,191


Arizona Grand Canyon State
Arizona (AZ) was admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912
Size in square miles: 113,998
State Capital: Phoenix
Population is 6,166,318

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

3%-10.7%, depending on type of product and municipality

Income Tax:

2.87%-5.04%, depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $14,600

1950: $36,000

1960: $54,700

1970: $62,600

1980: $108,500

1990: $102,300

2000: $121,300

Number of People employed in the state:

2,923,500 people employed in Arizona

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $30,019

2000: $28,332

1990: $27,540

1980: $27,562

1970: $25,804


Arkansas The Natural State
Arkansas (AR) was admitted to the Union on June 15, 1836
Size in square miles: 53,179
State Capital: Little Rock
Population is 2,810,872

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:
6%
Income Tax:
1%-7%, slight variations based on actual income
Median Home Values:
1940: $11,400
1950: $24,800
1960: $33,000
1970: $40,300
1980: $61,600
1990: $59,200
2000: $72,800
Number of People employed in the state:
1,367,800 people employed in Arkansas
Mean annual yearly income:
2005: $24,031
2000: $23,118
1990: $21,147
1980: $20,467
1970: $16,856


California The Golden State
California (CA) was admitted to the Union on September 9, 1850
Size in square miles: 158,302
State Capital: Sacramento
Population is 35,819,822

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax: Ranges from 7.25% to 8.75%

Income Tax: California has six different tax bracket with the highest rate being 9.3%

Median Home Values: 1940: $36,700

1950: $57,900

1960: $74,400

1970: $88,700

1980: $167,300

1990: $249,800

2000: $211,500

Number of People employed in the state: 18,170,300 people employed in California

Mean annual yearly income: 2005: $45,622

2000: $43,088

1990: $35,798

1980: $30,569

1970: $29,276



Colorado The Centennial State
Colorado (CO) was admitted to the Union on August 1, 1876
Size in square miles: 104,185
State Capital: Denver
Population is 4,665,177

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

2.9%

Income Tax:

4.63% flat rate

Median Home Values:

1940: $21,800

1950: $43,300

1960: $60,600v

1970: $66,400

1980: $126,900

1990: $105,700

2000: $166,600

Number of People employed in the state:

Approximately 2,677,500 people are employed in Colorado

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $34,118

2000: $32,331

1990: $30,140v

1980: $30,256

1970: $26,508



Connecticut The Constitution State
Connecticut (CT) was admitted to the Union on January 9, 1788
Size in square miles: 5,543
State Capital: Hartford
Population is 3,510,297

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

6%

Income Tax:

3%-5%, depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $48,000

1950: $71,900

1960: $82,300

1970: $97,900

1980: $129,900

1990: $227,200

2000: $166,900

Number of People employed in the state:

1,876,600 people employed in Connecticut

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $57,913

2000: $53,935

1990: $41,721

1980: $33,643

1970: $34,232



Delaware The First State
Delaware (DE) was admitted to the Union on December 7, 1787
Size in square miles: 2,491
State Capital: Dover
Population is 822,439

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

Delaware does not currently levy a state sales tax.

Income Tax:

There are currently six income tax brackets in Delaware, ranging from 2.2%-5.95%, depending on income.

Median Home Values:

1940: $43,300

1950: $55,000

1960: $61,100

1970: $65,700

1980: $87,900

1990: $127,900

2000: $130,400

Number of People employed in the state:

Approximately 442,900 people employed in Delaware

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $36,112

2000: $35,715

1990: $34,875

1980: $29,904

1970: $29,297v



Florida The Sunshine State
Florida (FL) was admitted to the Union on March 3, 1845
Size in square miles: 65,795
State Capital: Tallahassee
Population is 18,089,888

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

6%

Income Tax:

Florida does not currently impose a personal income tax.

Median Home Values:

1940: $23,100

1950: $40,100

1960: $58,100

1970: $57,600

1980: $89,300

1990: $98,500

2000: $105,500

Number of People employed in the state:

9,186,900 people employed in Florida

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $34,799

2000: $30,118

1990: $27,483

1980: $24,591

1970: $22,559



Georgia The Peach State
Georgia (GA) was admitted to the Union on January 2, 1788
Size in square miles: 59,411
State Capital: Atlanta
Population is 9,363,941

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

4%, but each individual county may add up to an additional 2%

Income Tax:

1%-6%, depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $20,400

1950: $31,700

1960: $46,800

1970: $56,100

1980: $73,000

1990: $91,100

2000: $111,200

Number of People employed in the state:

4,619,600 people are employed in Georgia

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $39,724

2000: $33,831

1990: $29,021

1980: $25,190

1970: $23,119



Hawaii The Aloha State
Hawaii (HI) was admitted to the Union on August 21, 1959
Size in square miles: 10,931
State Capital: Honolulu
Population is 1,275,194

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

Hawaii does not currently impose a sales tax.

Income Tax:

Eight brackets ranging from 1.4%-8.25%, depending on income.

Median Home Values:

1940: N/A

1950: $74,400

1960: $103,000

1970: $134,800

1980: $233,800

1990: $313,400

2000: $272,700

Number of People employed in the state:

653,100 people employed in Hawaii

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $44,319

2000: $42,103

1990: $38,829

1980: $34,306

1970: $33,596



Idaho Famous Potatoes
Idaho (ID) was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890
Size in square miles: 83,642
State Capital: Boise
Population is 1,429,096

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

6%, but some accommodations are taxed at rates between 7%-11%

Income Tax:

Idaho has eight income tax brackets that range from 1.6%-7.8%

Median Home Values:

1940: $16,700

1950: $35,500

1960: $52,200

1970: $54,200

1980: $90,300

1990: $74,400

2000: $106,300

Number of People employed in the state:

754,900 people employed in Idaho

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $29,331

2000: $27,891

1990: $25,257

1980: $25,613

1970: $23,578



Illinois Land of Lincoln
Illinois (IL) was admitted to the Union on December 3, 1818
Size in square miles: 57,918
State Capital: Springfield
Population is 12,831,970

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

6.25% for most items; 1% for qualifying purchases, such as select foods and other necessities

Income Tax:

3% of net income

Median Home Values:

1940: $34,100

1950: $52,400

1960: $72,400

1970: $76,000

1980: $104,500

1990: $103,400

2000: $130,080

Number of People employed in the state:

223,524,814 people employed in Illinois

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $45,787

2000: $38,372

1990: $32,252

1980: $32,376

1970: $30,547



Indiana The Hoosier State
Indiana (IN) was admitted to the Union on December 11, 1816
Size in square miles: 36,418
State Capital: Indianapolis
Population is 6,313,520

Indiana Average House Prices, Wages, Taxes

State Sales Tax:

6%

Income Tax:

3.40%, slight variations based on county of residence

Median Home Values:

1940: $34,100

1950: $52,400v

1960: $72,400

1970: $76,000

1980: $104,500

1990: $103,400v

2000: $130,800

Number of People employed in the state:

3,221,800 people employed in Indiana

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $33,033

2000: $30,131

1990: $28,797v

1980: $29,462

1970: $28,076



Iowa The Hawkeye State
Iowa IA admitted to the Union December 28, 1846
Size in square miles: 56,272
State Capital: Des Moines
Population is 2,966,334

Average House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales tax and Personal Tax
5% many Counties also have an additional tax of 0.5%
Personal Income Tax
0.36% to 8.98%

Median Home Values
2000 $82,500
1990 $45,900
1980 $40,600
1970 $13,900
1960 $9,900
1950 $6,320
1940 $2,253
Employment and Mean Annual Yearly Income
1,679,200 People Employed in Iowa
2005 $32,340


Kansas The Wheat State
Kansas (KS) was admitted to the union on January 29, 1861
Size in square miles: 82,277
State Capital: Topeka
Population is 2,764,075

House Prices, Wages, Taxes

State Sales Tax:

5.3%, but some cities impose an additional tax

Income Tax:

3.5% to 6.45%, depending on your tax bracket

Median Home Values:

1940: $18,000

1950: $33,100

1960: $45,800

1970: $46,500

1980: $74,800

1990: $66,700

2000: $83,500

Number of People employed in the state:

1,477,800 people employed in Kansas

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $43,725

2000:$41,415

1990: $29,917

1980: $27,417

1970: $23,850



Kentucky The Bluegrass State
Kentucky (KY) was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1792
Size in square miles: 40,444
State Capital: Frankfort
Population is 4,206,074

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

6%

Income Tax:

2%-6%, depending on income.

Median Home Values:

1940: $29,800

1950: $45,400

1960: $59,100

1970: $67,200

1980: $77,200

1990: $77,400

2000: $115,600

Number of People employed in the state:

2,380,763 people employed in Kentucky

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $32,872

2000: $25,717

1990: $22,534

1980: $23,401

1970: $20,573



Louisiana Bayou State
Louisiana (LA) was admitted to the Union on April 13, 1812
Size in square miles: 51,885
State Capital: Baton Rouge
Population is 4,523,688

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

4%

Income Tax:

2%-6%, slight variations based on actual income

Median Home Values:

1940: $14,700

1950: $31,100

1960: $52,700

1970: $56,100

1980: $85,100

1990: $74,700

2000: $85,000

Number of People employed in the state:

1,969,800 people employed in Louisiana

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $24,622

2000: $23,225

1990: $21,949

1980: $25,516

1970: $20,576



Maine The Pine Tree State
Maine (ME) was admitted to the Union on March 15, 1820
Size in square miles: 33,414
State Capital: Augusta
Population is 1,321,505

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

5% general sales tax; 7% on lodging and prepared food; 10% on auto rentals

Income Tax:

2%-8.5% depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $20,900

1950: $29,400

1960: $43,400

1970: $49,200

1980: $75,000

1990: $111,700

2000: $98,700

Number of People employed in the state:

Approximately 620,000

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $43,923

2000: $36,843

1990: $27,464

1980: $20,324

1970: $13,184



Maryland Old Line State
Maryland (MD) was admitted to the Union on April 28, 1788
Size in square miles: 12,407
State Capital: Annapolis
Population is 5,615,727

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

5%

Income Tax:

2%-4.75% depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $31,500

1950: $48,700

1960: $58,600

1970: $71,800

1980: $115,400

1990: $148,800

2000: $146,000

Number of People employed in the state:

2,892,620

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $42,975

2000: $39,386

1990: $33,984

1980: $29,322

1970: $25,218



Massachusetts Bay State
Massachusetts (MA) was admitted to the Union on February 6, 1788
Size in square miles: 10,555
State Capital: Boston
Population is 6,437,193

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:
5%
Income Tax:
Flat 5.3%
Median Home Values:
1940: $39,900
1950: $55,400
1960: $68,000
1970: $79,100
1980: $95,800
1990: $208,000
2000: $185,700
Number of People employed in the state:
3,427,200 people employed in Massachusetts
Mean annual yearly income:
2005: $39,313
2000: $38,893
1990: $36,952
1980: $29,450
1970: $30,097


Michigan The Great Lakes State
Michigan (MI) was admitted to the Union on January 26, 1837
Size in square miles: 58,110
State Capital: Lansing
Population is 10,095,643

House Prices, Wages, Taxes

State Sales Tax:

6%

Income Tax:

3.90%, slight variations based on actual income

Median Home Values:

1940: $29,800

1950: $45,400

1960: $59,100

1970: $67,200

1980: $77,200

1990: $77,400

2000: $115,600

Number of People employed in the state:

5,686,180 people employed in Michigan

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $45,793

2000: $40,131

1990: $37,238

1980: $34,773

1970: $34,759



Minnesota North Star State
Minnesota (MN) was admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858
Size in square miles: 87,014
State Capital: St. Paul
Population is 5,167,101

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

Varies depending on municipality

Income Tax:

5.35%-7.85%, depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $31,500

1950: $47,300

1960: $63,100

1970: $69,100

1980: $105,100

1990: $94,500

2000: $122,400

Number of People employed in the state:

2,942,200 people employed in Minnesota

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $33,010

2000: $32,118

1990: $30,909

1980: $29,762

1970: $27,548



Mississippi The Hospitality State
Mississippi (MS) was admitted to the Union on December 10, 1817
Size in square miles: 48,434
State Capital: Jackson
Population is 2,921,088

Mississippi Average House Prices, Wages, Taxes

State Sales Tax:

7%

Income Tax:

3%-5%, depending on income.

Median Home Values:

1940: $12,400

1950: $25,200

1960: $38,900

1970: $43,000

1980: $62,200

1990: $58,300

2000: $71,400

Number of People employed in the state:

1,307,300 people employed in Mississippi

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $22,105

2000: $21,815

1990: $20,136

1980: $20,269

1970: $16,432



Missouri The Show Me State
Missouri (MO) was admitted to the Union on August 10, 1821
Size in square miles: 69,708
State Capital: Jefferson City
Population is 5,842,713

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

4.225%

Income Tax:

1.5%-6.0%, depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $24,900

1950: $38,800

1960: $53,700

1970: $55,300

1980: $72,600

1990: $76,400

2000: $89,900

Number of People employed in the state:

3,052,100 people employed in Missouri

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $28,542

2000: $27,882

1990: $26,362

1980: $26,109

1970: $24,145



Montana The Treasure State
Montana (MT) was admitted to the Union on November 8, 1889
Size in square miles: 147,165
State Capital: Helena
Population is 935,670

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

Montana does not have a state sales tax

Income Tax:

1%-6.9% depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $17,200

1950: $35,100

1960: $53,700

1970: $53,800

1980: $92,000

1990: $72,300

2000: $99,500

Number of People employed in the state:

486,960

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $37,313

2000: $32,777

1990: $23,375

1980: $16,670

1970: $12,002



Nebraska Cornhusker State
Nebraska (NE) was admitted to the Union on March 1, 1867
Size in square miles: 77,421
State Capital: Lincoln
Population is 1,768,331

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

5.5%

Income Tax:

2.56%-6.84%, slight variations based on actual income

Median Home Values:

1940: $22,400

1950: $35,900

1960: $46,300

1970: $47,600

1980: $75,200

1990: $64,400

2000: $88,00

Number of People employed in the state:

986,200 people employed in Nebraska

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $27,985

2000: $27,115

1990: $26,016

1980: $26,685

1970: $23,371



Nevada Silver State
Nevada (NV) was admitted to the Union on October 31, 1864
Size in square miles: 110,567
State Capital: Carson City
Population is 2,495,529

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

6.5%

Income Tax:

Nevada does not currently impose a personal income tax

Median Home Values:

1940: $20,700

1950: $53,700

1960: $74,900

1970: $86,000

1980: $136,000

1990: $122,300

2000: $142,000

Number of People employed in the state:

1,349,000 people employed in Nevada

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $33,416

2000: $32,892

1990: $31,011

1980: $30,516

1970: $29,914



New Hampshire The Granite State
New Hampshire (NH) was admitted to the Union on June 21, 1788
Size in square miles: 9,359
State Capital: Concord
Population is 1,309,940

New Hampshire Average House Prices, Wages, Taxes

State Sales Tax:

New Hampshire does not currently impose a sales tax for its residents

Income Tax:

New Hampshire does not currently impose a personal income tax for its residents. Much of the tax money comes from property and state taxes.

Median Home Values:

1940: $26,100

1950: $37,600

1960: $52,700

1970: $63,000

1980: $95,000

1990: $165,300

2000: $133,300

Number of People employed in the state:

746,800 people employed in New Hampshire

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $39,819

2000: $38,313

1990: $36,329v

1980: $28,508

1970: $27,230



New Jersey Garden State
New Jersey (NJ) was admitted to the Union on December 18, 1787
Size in square miles: 8,729
State Capital: Trenton
Population is 8,724,560

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

7%

Income Tax:

1.4%-8.97%, slight variations based on actual income

Median Home Values:

1940: $47,100

1950: $63,100

1960: $76,900

1970: $89,900v

1980: $119,200

1990: $207,400

2000: $170,800

Number of People employed in the state:

4,478,900 people employed in New Jersey

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $52,852

2000: $45,319

1990: $40,927

1980: $33,178

1970: $32,640



New Mexico Land of Enchantment / Tierra del Encanto
New Mexico (NM) was admitted to the Union on January 6, 1912
Size in square miles: 121,665
State Capital: Santa Fe
Population is 1,928,384

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

New Mexico does not currently impose a state sales tax.

Income Tax:

1.7%-5.3%, depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $6,800

1950: $34,500

1960: $52,700

1970: $49,900

1980: $89,700

1990: $89,600

2000: $108,100

Number of People employed in the state:

944,700 people employed in New Mexico

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $25,691

2000: $24,981

1990: $24,087

1980: $24,555

1970: $22,333



New York The Empire State
New York (NY) was admitted to the Union on July 26, 1788
Size in square miles: 54,520
State Capital: Albany
Population is 19,306,183

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

4%

Income Tax:

4%-6.85%, depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $45,700

1950: $61,500

1960: $75,400

1970: $86,400

1980: $90,300

1990: $168,100

2000: $148,700

Number of People employed in the state:

9,446,100 people employed in New York

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $41,115

2000: $36,810

1990: $32,965

1980: $27,895

1970: $29,169



North Carolina Tar Heel State
North Carolina (NC) was admitted to the Union on November 21, 1789
Size in square miles: 53,865
State Capital: Raleigh
Population is 8,856,505

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

4.25%

Income Tax:

6%-8.25%, depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $18,800

1950: $29,700

1960: $39,400

1970: $49,200v

1980: $71,300

1990: $84,100

2000: $108,300

Number of People employed in the state:

4,533,700 people employed in North Carolina

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $27,993

2000: $27,118

1990: $26,647

1980: $24,265

1970: $22,109



North Dakota Peace Garden State
North Dakota (ND) was admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889
Size in square miles: 70,762
State Capital: Bismarck
Population is 636,667

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

5%

Income Tax:

2.1%-5.54%, depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $16,900

1950: $32,700

1960: $48,300

1970: $49,900

1980: $86,900

1990: $64,900

2000: $74,400

Number of People employed in the state: 491,701 people employed in North Dakota

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $31,395

2000: $27,809

1990: $23,213

1980: $25,626

1970: $21,744



Ohio Birthplace of Aviation
Ohio OH admitted to the Union March 1, 1803
Size in square miles: 44,825
State Capital: Columbus
Population is 11,464,042

Ohio Average House Prices, Wages, Taxes

2000 $103,700
1990 $63,500
1980 $44,900
1970 $17,600
1960 $13,400
1950 $8,304
1940 $3,415


State Sales tax and Personal Tax
Approximately 7%, but it varies by county many Counties also have an additional tax of 0.5%
Personal Income Tax
Varies based on income, but generally between 6.8% and 7.5%

Ohio Employment and Mean Annual Yearly Income
5,340,280 People Employed in Ohio
2005 $36,270
2000 $28,207
1990 $18,743
1980 $10,046


Oklahoma Sooner State
Oklahoma (OK) was admitted to the Union on November 16, 1907
Size in square miles: 69,898
State Capital: Oklahoma City
Population is 3,579,212

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:
Approximately 5% with some variations depending on product
Income Tax:
0.5%-6.65%, depending on income
Median Home Values:
1940: $13,500
1950: $31,700
1960: $38,900
1970: $42,600
1980: $70,500
1990: $61,500
2000: $70,700
Number of People employed in the state:
1,736,700 people employed in Oklahoma
Mean annual yearly income:
2005: $26,112
2000: $25,019
1990: $23,577
1980: $24,716
1970: $20,759


Oregon The Beaver State
Oregon (OR) was admitted to the Union on February 14, 1859
Size in square miles: 98,466
State Capital: Salem
Population is 3,641,056

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

Oregon currently has no sales tax.

Income Tax:

Varies greatly depending on individual and income

Median Home Values:

1940: $24,400

1950: $41,500

1960: $51,700

1970: $59,100

1980: $112,600

1990: $85,700

2000: $152,100

Number of People employed in the state:

3,041,629 people employed in Oregon

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $31,229

2000: $29,853

1990: $27,250

1980: $28,118

1970: $26,109



Pennsylvania Keystone State
Pennsylvania (PA) was admitted to the Union on December 12, 1787
Size in square miles: 46,055
State Capital: Harrisburg
Population is 12,440,621

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:
6%
Income Tax:
3.07%
Median Home Values:
1940: $33,400
1950: $42,400
1960: $50,300
1970: $52,200
1980: $77,400
1990: $89,100
2000: $97,000
Number of People employed in the state:
6,262,700 people employed in Pennsylvania
Mean annual yearly income:
2005: $32,313
2000: $30,821
1990: $29,069v
1980: $28,285
1970: $26,902


Rhode Island The Ocean State
Rhode Island (RI) was admitted to the Union on May 29, 1790
Size in square miles: 1,214
State Capital: Providence
Population is 1,076,189

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

7%

Income Tax:

3.75%-9.9%, depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $40,000

1950: $59,200

1960: $60,600

1970: $69,900

1980: $92,600

1990: $170,600

2000: $133,000

Number of People employed in the state:

551,900 people employed in Rhode Island

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $36,819

2000: $33,422

1990: $32,181

1980: $26,973

1970: $27,119



South Carolina The Palmetto State
South Carolina (SC) was admitted to the Union on May 23, 1788
Size in square miles: 34,726
State Capital: Columbia
Population is 4,321,249

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:
6% for non-grocery items, 3% on grocery items; individual counties may impose an additional 2%
Income Tax:
2.5%-7%, depending on income
Median Home Values:
1940: $22,300
1950: $31,000
1960: $37,000
1970: $49,900
1980: $69,500
1990: $78,100
2000: $94,900
Number of People employed in the state:
2,148,700 people employed in South Carolina
Mean annual yearly income:
2005: $29,017
2000: $28,339
1990: $26,256
1980: $24,651
1970: $21,511


South Dakota The Mount Rushmore State
South Dakota (SD) was admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889
Size in square miles: 77,163
State Capital: Pierre
Population is 775,933

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

4%

Income Tax:

South Dakota currently does not collect personal income tax

Median Home Values:

1940: $16,800

1950: $32,800

1960: $43,400

1970: $43,800

1980: $72,400

1990: $57,700

2000: $79,600

Number of People employed in the state:

430,200 people employed in South Dakota

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $27,815

2000: $24,809

1990: $22,503

1980: $22,045

1970: $20,299



Tennessee Volunteer State
Tennessee (TN) was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796
Size in square miles: 42,169
State Capital: Nashville
Population is 6,038,803

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:
7% with slight variations based on type of products
Income Tax:
Tennessee does not currently impose an income tax on wages and salaries
Median Home Values:
1940: $19,000
1950: $31,900
1960: $40,900
1970: $48,000
1980: $70,500
1990: $74,600
2000: $93,000
Number of People employed in the state:
3,023,100 people employed in Tennessee
Mean annual yearly income:
2005: $26,972
2000: $26,019
1990: $24,807
1980: $23,697
1970: $20,869


Texas Lone Star State
Texas (TX) was admitted to the Union on December 29, 1845
Size in square miles: 261,797
State Capital: Austin
Population is 23,507,783

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

6.25% with individual cities having the option of adding an additional 0.25%-2%

Income Tax:

Texas does not currently impose a personal income tax.

Median Home Values:

1940: $17,600

1950: $35,200v

1960: $43,400

1970: $46,100

1980: $77,400

1990: $76,100

2000: $82,500

Number of People employed in the state:

11,529,300 people employed in Texas

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $30,319

2000: $29,003

1990: $27,016v

1980: $27,997v

1970: $23,724



Utah Beehive State
Utah (UT) was admitted to the Union on January 4, 1896
Size in square miles: 84,899
State Capital: Salt Lake City
Population is 2,469,585

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:
5.75%
Income Tax:
Utah currently has six different tax brackets for varying incomes.
Median Home Values:
1940: $24,100
1950: $44,900
1960: $62,100
1970: $64,500
1980: $113,400
1990: $88,000
2000: $146,100
Number of People employed in the state:
1,352,400 people employed in Utah
Mean annual yearly income:
2005: $31,018
2000: $30,315
1990: $29,470
1980: $29,611
1970: $26,695


Vermont The Green Mountain State
Vermont (VT) was admitted to the Union on March 4, 1791
Size in square miles: 9,250
State Capital: Montpelier
Population is 623,050

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:
6%
Income Tax:
3.6%-9.5%, depending on income
Median Home Values:
1940: $29,500
1950: $38,000
1960: $47,800
1970: $63,000
1980: $83,500
1990: $122,000
2000: $111,500
Number of People employed in the state:
359,700 people employed in Vermont
Mean annual yearly income:
2005: $30,971
2000: $30,319
1990: $29,792
1980: $24,783
1970: $25,055


Virginia Old Dominion
Virginia (VA) was admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788
Size in square miles: 42,774
State Capital: Richmond
Population is 7,642,884

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:
5%
Income Tax:
3.0%-5.75%, depending on income
Median Home Values:
1940: $27,400
1950: $39,900
1960: $53,200
1970: $65,700
1980: $95,000
1990: $116,300
2000: $125,400
Number of People employed in the state:
4,051,200 people employed in Virginia
Mean annual yearly income:
2005: $34,853
2000: $34,019
1990: $33,328
1980: $29,282
1970: $26,100


Washington The Evergreen State
Washington (WA) was admitted to the Union on November 11, 1889
Size in square miles: 71,342
State Capital: Olympia
Population is 6,395,798

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:
6.5%
Income Tax:
3.2%-17.4%, depending on income
Median Home Values:
1940: $24,500
1950: $43,400
1960: $57,700
1970: $71,100
1980: $118,600
1990: $119,300
2000: $168,300


West Virginia The Mountain State
West Virginia (WV) was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863
Size in square miles: 24,244
State Capital: Charleston
Population is 1,816,856

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:

6%

Income Tax:

3.0%-6.5%, depending on income

Median Home Values:

1940: $24,500

1950: $33,200

1960: $37,400

1970: $43,400

1980: $76,200

1990: $61,200

2000: $72,800

Number of People employed in the state:

964,900 people employed in West Virginia

Mean annual yearly income:

2005: $32,589

2000: $24,822

1990: $20,795

1980: $24,405

1970: $20,416



Wisconsin America's Dairyland
Wisconsin WI admitted to the Union on May 29, 1848
Size in square miles: 65,498
State Capital: Madison
Population is 5,580,757

Wisconsin House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales tax
5% many Counties also have an additional tax of 0.5%
Personal Income Tax
4.6% to 6.75%

Median Home Values
2000 $112,200
1990 $62,500
1980 $48,600
1970 $17,300
1960 $12,600
1950 $7,927
1940 $3,232
Employment and Mean Annual Yearly Income
2,727,430 People Employed in Wisconsin
2005 $35,660
2000 $28,570
1990 $18,152
1980 $10,161
1970 $3,983


Wyoming Equality State
Wyoming (WY) was admitted to the Union on July 10, 1890
Size in square miles: 97,818
State Capital: Cheyenne
Population is 509,294

House Prices, Wages, Taxes



State Sales Tax:
4%
Income Tax:
Wyoming does not currently impose a personal income tax for its residents.
Median Home Values:
1940: $22,600
1950: $41,300
1960: $60,600
1970: $58,800
1980: $118,400
1990: $78,700
2000: $96,600
Number of People employed in the state:
290,200 people employed in Wyoming
Mean annual yearly income:
2005: $31,115
2000: $30,033
1990: $27,096
1980: $33,503
1970: $25,288