Berkshire County Massachusetts Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Berkshire County Massachusetts area was $60,749 in 2021, the latest figures available. Berkshire County median household income is $28,896 lower than the median Massachusetts household income and $8,968 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Berkshire County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Berkshire 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 Berkshire County Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Massachusetts | $89,645 | -2.39% | +4.07% |
| Berkshire County | $60,749 | -2.98% | -6.90% |
Trends in Berkshire County, MA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Berkshire is $60,749. Real median household income peaked in 2005 at $67,548 and is now $6,799 (10.07%) lower. From a post peak low of $51,875 in 2011, real median household income for Berkshire has now grown by $8,874 (17.11%).
Real Median Household Income: Berkshire County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Berkshire County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Berkshire County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $89,645 | $60,749 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $91,842 | $62,616 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $90,972 | $62,414 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $86,139 | $65,252 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $85,531 | $63,059 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $85,013 | $65,956 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $80,769 | $58,054 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $79,228 | $57,520 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $77,782 | $61,177 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $77,245 | $54,984 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $75,887 | $51,875 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $81,118 | $53,533 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $81,693 | $61,962 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $79,528 | $67,548 |
Berkshire County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Berkshire County was $82,500 in 2021. Compared to the median Massachusetts family income, Berkshire County median family income is $31,322 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Berkshire County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Berkshire County Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Massachusetts | $113,822 | -2.11% | +3.88% |
| Berkshire County | $82,500 | -2.12% | -6.19% |
Trends in Berkshire County, MA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Berkshire is $82,500. Real median family income peaked in 2017 at $92,446 and is now $9,946 (10.76%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Berkshire County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Berkshire County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Berkshire County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $113,822 | $82,500 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $116,273 | $84,283 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $114,822 | $83,239 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $109,567 | $87,942 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $109,153 | $92,446 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $107,492 | $86,738 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $103,598 | $74,673 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $100,754 | $76,682 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $97,639 | $77,656 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $98,097 | $76,007 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $97,094 | $74,552 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $102,577 | $81,232 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $102,824 | $80,240 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $99,653 | $83,252 |
Berkshire County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Berkshire County was $43,115 in 2021. Compared to the median Massachusetts per capita income, Berkshire County median per capita income is $6,631 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Berkshire County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Berkshire County Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Massachusetts | $49,746 | -0.97% | +6.36% |
| Berkshire County | $43,115 | +3.14% | +14.83% |
Trends in Berkshire County, MA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $43,115, the per capita income for Berkshire was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Berkshire County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Berkshire County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Berkshire County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $49,746 | $43,115 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $50,235 | $41,802 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $49,004 | $38,955 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $46,772 | $37,548 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $46,223 | $38,391 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $44,903 | $37,405 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $43,605 | $34,857 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $42,716 | $35,374 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $41,798 | $36,017 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $41,268 | $32,964 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $41,096 | $33,936 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $42,327 | $32,982 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $42,994 | $37,769 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $43,122 | $38,479 |
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