When was the latest SCF in this guide released?
The Short Answer
The modern series has run every three years since 1989. The Federal Reserve published the 2025 survey results on October 9, 2026. Our publication edition is dated October 18, 2026.
A survey year and a publication year can be different.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the 2026 survey or the 2025 survey?
It is our 2026 guide to the official 2025 survey. The results were published on October 9, 2026.
Which year does the $82,200 income figure describe?
The 2025 survey’s median family income refers to 2024 income, expressed in 2025 dollars.
How often is the SCF conducted?
The modern survey series has been conducted every three years since 1989.
The Long Answer · Go deeper
This 2026 publication explains the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, released by the Federal Reserve on October 9, 2026. The survey cycle, the year a question refers to, and the publication date are distinct. For example, income in the 2025 survey refers to calendar year 2024; income in the 2022 survey refers to 2021.
Dollar comparisons in our selected table use constant 2025 dollars so inflation does not masquerade as a change in purchasing power. The modern SCF series has run every three years since 1989. These are periodic estimates, not a live household dashboard. They do not describe a family’s finances on the day a reader opens this website.
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