How much income you have to earn to be considered middle class in every US state

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The American middle class just got a little richer.

On Thursday, the US Census Bureau released its 2016 American Community Survey, an annual survey that measures various economic, social, and housing data among US residents.

According to the survey, the national median household income rose to $59,039 — an increase of 3.2% from the previous year and the American middle class' highest income level to date, beating the previous record of $58,655 in 1999 (all numbers are adjusted for inflation).

In spite of slightly higher incomes, the American middle class has been shrinking for decades. But a majority of people consider themselves to be a part of it — even if they technically aren't.

Defined by Pew as those earning 67% to 200% of the median income — $39,560 to $118,080 in 2016 — only about half of Americans can call themselves middle class. Lower-income households account for 29%, while upper-income households make up the rest, according to Pew.

State: CA
Household Median Income: $67,739
Middle class income range: $45,390-$135,480

State: NY
Household Median Income: $62,909
Middle class income range: $42,150-$125,820

State: TX
Household Median Income: $56,565
Middle class income range: $37,900-$113,130

State: LA
Household Median Income: $45,146
Middle class income range: $30,250-$90,290

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