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Massachusetts Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Massachusetts was $62,072 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Massachusetts median household income is $12,026 higher. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 Massachusetts household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012. Massachusetts median family income and per capita income for Massachusetts are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in Massachusetts

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%
Massachusetts $62,072 -4.71% -5.35%

Massachusetts Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Massachusetts peaked in 2008 at $66,228 and is now $4,156 (6.28%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Massachusetts, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Massachusetts

Date US Massachusetts
2010 $50,046 $62,072
2009 $51,050 $65,139
2008 $52,687 $66,228
2007 $53,356 $65,581

Massachusetts Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Massachusetts was $78,653 in 2010. Compared to the median US family income, Massachusetts median family income is $18,044 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2011 family income data will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Family Income in Massachusetts

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $60,609 -2.39% -5.78%
Massachusetts $78,653 -4.51% -4.71%

Massachusetts Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Massachusetts peaked in 2008 at $82,601 and is now $3,948 (4.78%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Massachusetts, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Massachusetts

Date US Massachusetts
2010 $60,609 $78,653
2009 $62,090 $82,371
2008 $64,168 $82,601
2007 $64,327 $82,544

Massachusetts Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Massachusetts was $33,203 in 2010. Compared to the US per capita income, Massachusetts per capita income is $7,144 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2011 will be released in December of 2012.

Real Per Capita Income in Massachusetts

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,059 -2.93% -7.14%
Massachusetts $33,203 -2.31% -3.80%

Massachusetts Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for Massachusetts peaked in 2008 at $34,888 and is now $1,685 (4.83%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Massachusetts, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Massachusetts

Date US Massachusetts
2010 $26,059 $33,203
2009 $26,845 $33,989
2008 $27,938 $34,888
2007 $28,064 $34,514