Personal incomes rose 2.3 percent in Colorado last year, lagging the 3 percent gain averaged nationally, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Wednesday.
Colorado’s per capita personal income was $42,802, above the U.S. average of $40,584.
Colorado ranked 14th on that measure, an improvement from the 15th place spot it held in 2009, but down substantially from its 7th place ranking in 2000.
The income source with the fastest growth last year were government payments to individuals, which rose 9.24 percent. The weakest growth came in interest, dividends and rents, which rose only 0.24 percent.
Wages and benefits rose 1.31 percent, not enough to keep up with a 1.9 percent inflation rate measured in the Denver-Boulder area last year.
Overall, Colorado ranked 43rd among states for its rate of growth in personal incomes.
Aldo Svaldi: 303-954-1410 or asvaldi@denverpost.com
