Current Disposable Income and Consumer Spending for U.S. Households in 2012For each income group of households, average current disposable income in 2012 is plotted versus average consumer spending in 2012. For example, the middle income group, with an annual income of $36,134 to $59,514, is represented by point A, indicating a household average current disposable income of $46,777 and average household consumer spending of $43,004. The data clearly show a positive relationship between current disposable income and consumer spending: families with higher current disposable income have higher consumer spending.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.