Howard County Maryland Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Howard County Maryland area was $121,618 in 2019, the latest figures available. Howard County median household income is $34,880 higher than the median Maryland household income and $55,906 greater than the US median household income. 2020 county income data (including Howard County median household income) will be released in September of 2021. Median family and per capita income for Howard County are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Howard County Maryland
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $65,712 | +4.21% | +7.05% |
| Maryland | $86,738 | +2.34% | +3.13% |
| Howard County | $121,618 | +2.11% | -5.61% |
Trends in Howard County, MD Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Howard is $121,618. Real median household income peaked in 2016 at $128,846 and is now $7,228 (5.61%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Howard County, Maryland, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Howard County
| Date | US | Maryland | Howard County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $65,712 | $86,738 | $121,618 |
| 2018 | $63,059 | $84,751 | $119,104 |
| 2017 | $62,927 | $84,244 | $116,259 |
| 2016 | $61,383 | $84,105 | $128,846 |
| 2015 | $60,187 | $81,847 | $119,665 |
| 2014 | $58,001 | $79,960 | $116,192 |
| 2013 | $57,437 | $79,678 | $120,344 |
| 2012 | $57,307 | $79,340 | $121,421 |
| 2011 | $57,531 | $79,748 | $112,726 |
| 2010 | $58,809 | $80,910 | $119,591 |
| 2009 | $59,988 | $82,745 | $121,766 |
| 2007 | $62,717 | $84,150 | $125,671 |
| 2005 | $60,684 | $80,828 | $119,662 |
Howard County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Howard County was $148,680 in 2019. Compared to the median Maryland family income, Howard County median family income is $43,001 higher. As with the median household income data, 2020 family income data for Howard County will be released in September of 2021.
Real Median Family Income for Howard County Maryland
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $80,944 | +4.06% | +6.92% |
| Maryland | $105,679 | +2.33% | +4.05% |
| Howard County | $148,680 | -0.16% | +0.43% |
Trends in Howard County, MD Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Howard is $148,680. Real median family income peaked in 2018 at $148,920 and is now $240 (0.16%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Howard County, Maryland, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Howard County
| Date | US | Maryland | Howard County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $80,944 | $105,679 | $148,680 |
| 2018 | $77,786 | $103,275 | $148,920 |
| 2017 | $77,064 | $102,617 | $138,922 |
| 2016 | $75,707 | $101,568 | $148,039 |
| 2015 | $73,660 | $98,811 | $138,556 |
| 2014 | $71,246 | $96,938 | $137,523 |
| 2013 | $70,386 | $95,861 | $138,687 |
| 2012 | $69,752 | $95,921 | $139,624 |
| 2011 | $70,009 | $95,490 | $132,784 |
| 2010 | $71,221 | $97,694 | $141,792 |
| 2009 | $72,962 | $100,640 | $143,649 |
| 2007 | $75,612 | $101,855 | $143,018 |
| 2005 | $73,269 | $98,264 | $135,680 |
Howard County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Howard County was $56,192 in 2019. Compared to the median Maryland per capita income, Howard County median per capita income is $12,867 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2020 per capita income data for Howard County will be released in September of 2021.
Real Per Capita Income for Howard County Maryland
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $35,672 | +3.57% | +7.57% |
| Maryland | $43,325 | +2.48% | +5.19% |
| Howard County | $56,192 | +4.82% | +1.25% |
Trends in Howard County, MD Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $56,192, the per capita income for Howard was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Per Capita Income: Howard County, Maryland, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Howard County
| Date | US | Maryland | Howard County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $35,672 | $43,325 | $56,192 |
| 2018 | $34,444 | $42,275 | $53,608 |
| 2017 | $33,788 | $41,676 | $53,601 |
| 2016 | $33,163 | $41,189 | $55,496 |
| 2015 | $32,351 | $40,490 | $51,710 |
| 2014 | $31,228 | $39,280 | $50,792 |
| 2013 | $30,982 | $39,768 | $52,101 |
| 2012 | $30,476 | $39,205 | $53,555 |
| 2011 | $30,425 | $39,302 | $50,888 |
| 2010 | $30,622 | $39,685 | $52,625 |
| 2009 | $31,545 | $41,077 | $54,057 |
| 2007 | $32,987 | $41,708 | $53,314 |
| 2005 | $32,854 | $40,825 | $52,282 |
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