Howard County Maryland Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Howard County Maryland area was $133,267 in 2021, the latest figures available. Howard County median household income is $43,064 higher than the median Maryland household income and $63,550 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Howard County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Howard County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Howard County Maryland
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Maryland | $90,203 | -2.59% | +0.43% |
| Howard County | $133,267 | -0.10% | +5.58% |
Trends in Howard County, MD Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Howard is $133,267. Real median household income peaked in 2016 at $136,546 and is now $3,279 (2.40%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Howard County, Maryland, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Howard County
| Date | US | Maryland | Howard County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $90,203 | $133,267 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $92,602 | $133,394 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $91,921 | $128,885 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $89,815 | $126,222 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $89,278 | $123,207 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $89,132 | $136,546 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $86,738 | $126,815 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $84,739 | $123,138 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $84,440 | $127,535 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $84,081 | $128,677 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $84,513 | $119,462 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $87,689 | $129,042 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $89,179 | $133,182 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $85,658 | $126,812 |
Howard County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Howard County was $152,247 in 2021. Compared to the median Maryland family income, Howard County median family income is $41,269 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Howard County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Howard County Maryland
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Maryland | $110,978 | -2.12% | +1.40% |
| Howard County | $152,247 | -3.33% | -3.53% |
Trends in Howard County, MD Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Howard is $152,247. Real median family income peaked in 2018 at $157,819 and is now $5,572 (3.53%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Howard County, Maryland, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Howard County
| Date | US | Maryland | Howard County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $110,978 | $152,247 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $113,387 | $157,490 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $111,993 | $157,564 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $109,447 | $157,819 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $108,750 | $147,224 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $107,638 | $156,886 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $104,715 | $146,834 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $102,733 | $145,743 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $101,589 | $146,975 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $101,653 | $147,968 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $101,196 | $140,718 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $106,654 | $152,233 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $107,942 | $151,566 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $104,137 | $143,788 |
Howard County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Howard County was $60,404 in 2021. Compared to the median Maryland per capita income, Howard County median per capita income is $13,904 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Howard County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Howard County Maryland
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Maryland | $46,500 | -1.08% | +3.79% |
| Howard County | $60,404 | -1.01% | +6.32% |
Trends in Howard County, MD Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Howard is $60,404. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $61,020 and is now $616 (1.01%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Howard County, Maryland, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Howard County
| Date | US | Maryland | Howard County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $46,500 | $60,404 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $47,010 | $61,020 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $45,914 | $59,549 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $44,801 | $56,812 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $44,166 | $56,804 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $43,651 | $58,812 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $42,910 | $54,800 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $41,628 | $53,828 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $42,145 | $55,215 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $41,548 | $56,756 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $41,650 | $53,928 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $43,532 | $57,287 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $44,200 | $56,501 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $43,264 | $55,407 |
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