Berkshire County Massachusetts Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Berkshire County Massachusetts area was $57,054 in 2017, the latest figures available. Berkshire County median household income is $20,331 lower than the median Massachusetts household income and $3,282 less than the US median household income. 2018 county income data (including Berkshire County median household income) will be released in September of 2019. Median family and per capita income for Berkshire County are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Berkshire County Massachusetts
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $60,336 | +2.51% | +8.49% |
| Massachusetts | $77,385 | +0.61% | +7.96% |
| Berkshire County | $57,054 | -4.39% | +9.63% |
Trends in Berkshire County, MA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Berkshire is $57,054. Real median household income peaked in 2005 at $61,115 and is now $4,061 (6.64%) lower. From a post peak low of $46,934 in 2011, real median household income for Berkshire has now grown by $10,120 (21.56%).
Real Median Household Income: Berkshire County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Berkshire County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Berkshire County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,336 | $77,385 | $57,054 |
| 2016 | $58,856 | $76,917 | $59,675 |
| 2015 | $57,709 | $73,077 | $52,526 |
| 2014 | $55,613 | $71,681 | $52,041 |
| 2013 | $55,072 | $70,374 | $55,350 |
| 2012 | $54,948 | $69,888 | $49,747 |
| 2011 | $55,162 | $68,660 | $46,934 |
| 2010 | $56,388 | $69,937 | $49,790 |
| 2009 | $57,519 | $73,392 | $48,435 |
| 2008 | $59,382 | $74,644 | $51,128 |
| 2007 | $60,135 | $73,912 | $56,060 |
| 2006 | $59,051 | $73,081 | $57,967 |
Berkshire County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Berkshire County was $83,642 in 2017. Compared to the median Massachusetts family income, Berkshire County median family income is $15,116 lower. As with the median household income data, 2018 family income data for Berkshire County will be released in September of 2019.
Real Median Family Income for Berkshire County Massachusetts
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $73,891 | +1.79% | +8.17% |
| Massachusetts | $98,758 | +1.55% | +8.34% |
| Berkshire County | $83,642 | +6.58% | +20.56% |
Trends in Berkshire County, MA Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $83,642, the median family income for Berkshire was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Median Family Income: Berkshire County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Berkshire County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Berkshire County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,891 | $98,758 | $83,642 |
| 2016 | $72,591 | $97,255 | $78,478 |
| 2015 | $70,627 | $93,732 | $67,562 |
| 2014 | $68,313 | $91,157 | $69,378 |
| 2013 | $67,488 | $88,339 | $70,260 |
| 2012 | $66,880 | $88,754 | $68,768 |
| 2011 | $67,126 | $87,847 | $67,452 |
| 2010 | $68,289 | $88,620 | $59,815 |
| 2009 | $69,958 | $92,808 | $73,496 |
| 2008 | $72,321 | $93,097 | $67,652 |
| 2007 | $72,500 | $93,031 | $72,598 |
| 2006 | $71,330 | $90,753 | $75,730 |
Berkshire County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Berkshire County was $34,735 in 2017. Compared to the median Massachusetts per capita income, Berkshire County median per capita income is $7,086 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2018 per capita income data for Berkshire County will be released in September of 2019.
Real Per Capita Income for Berkshire County Massachusetts
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $32,397 | +1.88% | +8.20% |
| Massachusetts | $41,821 | +2.94% | +8.21% |
| Berkshire County | $34,735 | +2.64% | +8.53% |
Trends in Berkshire County, MA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Berkshire is $34,735. Real per capita income peaked in 2005 at $34,814 and is now $79 (0.23%) lower. From a post peak low of $29,824 in 2012, real per capita income for Berkshire has now grown by $4,911 (16.47%).
Real Per Capita Income: Berkshire County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Berkshire County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Berkshire County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,397 | $41,821 | $34,735 |
| 2016 | $31,798 | $40,627 | $33,843 |
| 2015 | $31,019 | $39,452 | $31,537 |
| 2014 | $29,942 | $38,647 | $32,005 |
| 2013 | $29,706 | $37,817 | $32,587 |
| 2012 | $29,221 | $37,337 | $29,824 |
| 2011 | $29,173 | $37,182 | $30,704 |
| 2010 | $29,361 | $37,410 | $30,541 |
| 2009 | $30,246 | $38,296 | $29,841 |
| 2008 | $31,488 | $39,321 | $32,275 |
| 2007 | $31,629 | $38,899 | $34,172 |
| 2006 | $30,795 | $37,399 | $30,197 |
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