Massachusetts Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Massachusetts was $62,859 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Massachusetts median household income is $12,357 higher. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 Massachusetts household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. Massachusetts median family income and per capita income for Massachusetts are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in Massachusetts
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $50,502 | -2.18% | -7.08% |
| Massachusetts | $62,859 | -1.83% | -7.99% |
Massachusetts Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for Massachusetts peaked in 2008 at $68,317 and is now $5,458 (7.99%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Massachusetts, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Massachusetts
| Date | US | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $50,502 | $62,859 |
| 2010 | $51,625 | $64,031 |
| 2009 | $52,660 | $67,194 |
| 2008 | $54,349 | $68,317 |
| 2007 | $55,039 | $67,649 |
| 2006 | $54,047 | $66,889 |
| 2005 | $53,274 | $65,880 |
Massachusetts Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Massachusetts was $80,425 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, Massachusetts median family income is $18,970 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.
Real Median Family Income in Massachusetts
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $61,455 | -1.71% | -7.16% |
| Massachusetts | $80,425 | -0.88% | -5.61% |
Massachusetts Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for Massachusetts peaked in 2008 at $85,206 and is now $4,781 (5.61%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Massachusetts, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Massachusetts
| Date | US | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $61,455 | $80,425 |
| 2010 | $62,522 | $81,135 |
| 2009 | $64,049 | $84,969 |
| 2008 | $66,192 | $85,206 |
| 2007 | $66,356 | $85,148 |
| 2006 | $65,286 | $83,064 |
| 2005 | $64,323 | $82,552 |
Massachusetts Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Massachusetts was $34,041 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, Massachusetts per capita income is $7,333 higher. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.
Real Per Capita Income in Massachusetts
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $26,708 | -0.64% | -7.33% |
| Massachusetts | $34,041 | -0.61% | -5.41% |
Massachusetts Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007
The real median household income for Massachusetts peaked in 2008 at $35,988 and is now $1,947 (5.41%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Massachusetts, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Massachusetts
| Date | US | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $26,708 | $34,041 |
| 2010 | $26,881 | $34,251 |
| 2009 | $27,692 | $35,061 |
| 2008 | $28,819 | $35,988 |
| 2007 | $28,949 | $35,603 |
| 2006 | $28,185 | $34,230 |
| 2005 | $28,842 | $35,722 |
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