Each state of the United States selects two senators to represent their states in the United States Senate. In 1913, the 17th Amendment[?] to the United States Constitution provided for the direct popular election of senators; prior to this, senators were selected by state legislatures.
... $61,808, and the median income for a family is $78,873. Males have a median income of $51,469 versus $41,161 for females. The per capita income for the town is $35,112 ...