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Massachusetts Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Massachusetts was $89,645 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Massachusetts median household income is $19,928 higher. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Massachusetts household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Massachusetts median family income and per capita income for Massachusetts are shown further down.

Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.

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Real Median Household Income in Massachusetts

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $69,717 -1.64% +4.32%
Massachusetts $89,645 -2.39% +4.07%

Massachusetts Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005

The current median household income for Massachusetts is $89,645. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $91,842 and is now $2,197 (2.39%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Massachusetts, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Massachusetts

Date US Massachusetts
2021 $69,717 $89,645
2020 $70,877 $91,842
2019 $69,638 $90,972
2018 $66,828 $86,139
2017 $66,687 $85,531
2016 $65,052 $85,013
2015 $63,784 $80,769
2014 $61,468 $79,228
2013 $60,869 $77,782
2012 $60,732 $77,245
2011 $60,969 $75,887

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Massachusetts Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Massachusetts was $113,822 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Massachusetts median family income is $28,016 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.

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Real Median Family Income in Massachusetts

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $85,806 -1.68% +4.09%
Massachusetts $113,822 -2.11% +3.88%

Massachusetts Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005

The current median family income for Massachusetts is $113,822. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $116,273 and is now $2,451 (2.11%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Massachusetts, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Massachusetts

Date US Massachusetts
2021 $85,806 $113,822
2020 $87,269 $116,273
2019 $85,780 $114,822
2018 $82,434 $109,567
2017 $81,669 $109,153
2016 $80,231 $107,492
2015 $78,061 $103,598
2014 $75,505 $100,754
2013 $74,593 $97,639
2012 $73,920 $98,097
2011 $74,192 $97,094

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Massachusetts Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Massachusetts was $49,746 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Massachusetts per capita income is $11,414 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.

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Real Per Capita Income in Massachusetts

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $38,332 -1.03% +5.01%
Massachusetts $49,746 -0.97% +6.36%

Massachusetts Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005

The current per capita income for Massachusetts is $49,746. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $50,235 and is now $489 (0.97%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Massachusetts, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Massachusetts

Date US Massachusetts
2021 $38,332 $49,746
2020 $38,730 $50,235
2019 $37,803 $49,004
2018 $36,503 $46,772
2017 $35,807 $46,223
2016 $35,145 $44,903
2015 $34,284 $43,605
2014 $33,094 $42,716
2013 $32,833 $41,798
2012 $32,297 $41,268
2011 $32,243 $41,096

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