Worcester County Massachusetts Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Worcester County Massachusetts area was $70,402 in 2017, the latest figures available. Worcester County median household income is $6,983 lower than the median Massachusetts household income and $10,066 greater than the US median household income. 2018 county income data (including Worcester County median household income) will be released in September of 2019. Median family and per capita income for Worcester County are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Worcester County Massachusetts
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $60,336 | +2.51% | +8.49% |
| Massachusetts | $77,385 | +0.61% | +7.96% |
| Worcester County | $70,402 | -0.54% | +3.85% |
Trends in Worcester County, MA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Worcester is $70,402. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $76,329 and is now $5,927 (7.77%) lower. From a post peak low of $65,857 in 2013, real median household income for Worcester has now grown by $4,545 (6.90%).
Real Median Household Income: Worcester County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Worcester County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,336 | $77,385 | $70,402 |
| 2016 | $58,856 | $76,917 | $70,786 |
| 2015 | $57,709 | $73,077 | $68,033 |
| 2014 | $55,613 | $71,681 | $67,791 |
| 2013 | $55,072 | $70,374 | $65,857 |
| 2012 | $54,948 | $69,888 | $66,857 |
| 2011 | $55,162 | $68,660 | $66,075 |
| 2010 | $56,388 | $69,937 | $68,968 |
| 2009 | $57,519 | $73,392 | $72,567 |
| 2008 | $59,382 | $74,644 | $76,329 |
| 2007 | $60,135 | $73,912 | $73,466 |
| 2006 | $59,051 | $73,081 | $71,888 |
Worcester County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Worcester County was $91,427 in 2017. Compared to the median Massachusetts family income, Worcester County median family income is $7,331 lower. As with the median household income data, 2018 family income data for Worcester County will be released in September of 2019.
Real Median Family Income for Worcester County Massachusetts
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $73,891 | +1.79% | +8.17% |
| Massachusetts | $98,758 | +1.55% | +8.34% |
| Worcester County | $91,427 | -2.02% | +6.05% |
Trends in Worcester County, MA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Worcester is $91,427. Real median family income peaked in 2016 at $93,310 and is now $1,883 (2.02%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Worcester County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Worcester County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,891 | $98,758 | $91,427 |
| 2016 | $72,591 | $97,255 | $93,310 |
| 2015 | $70,627 | $93,732 | $86,993 |
| 2014 | $68,313 | $91,157 | $86,210 |
| 2013 | $67,488 | $88,339 | $81,558 |
| 2012 | $66,880 | $88,754 | $84,843 |
| 2011 | $67,126 | $87,847 | $83,636 |
| 2010 | $68,289 | $88,620 | $86,177 |
| 2009 | $69,958 | $92,808 | $89,092 |
| 2008 | $72,321 | $93,097 | $91,006 |
| 2007 | $72,500 | $93,031 | $89,756 |
| 2006 | $71,330 | $90,753 | $89,704 |
Worcester County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Worcester County was $36,179 in 2017. Compared to the median Massachusetts per capita income, Worcester County median per capita income is $5,642 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2018 per capita income data for Worcester County will be released in September of 2019.
Real Per Capita Income for Worcester County Massachusetts
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $32,397 | +1.88% | +8.20% |
| Massachusetts | $41,821 | +2.94% | +8.21% |
| Worcester County | $36,179 | +1.90% | +7.40% |
Trends in Worcester County, MA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $36,179, the per capita income for Worcester was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Per Capita Income: Worcester County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Worcester County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,397 | $41,821 | $36,179 |
| 2016 | $31,798 | $40,627 | $35,505 |
| 2015 | $31,019 | $39,452 | $34,250 |
| 2014 | $29,942 | $38,647 | $33,686 |
| 2013 | $29,706 | $37,817 | $32,401 |
| 2012 | $29,221 | $37,337 | $32,729 |
| 2011 | $29,173 | $37,182 | $32,866 |
| 2010 | $29,361 | $37,410 | $33,031 |
| 2009 | $30,246 | $38,296 | $33,979 |
| 2008 | $31,488 | $39,321 | $35,459 |
| 2007 | $31,629 | $38,899 | $34,949 |
| 2006 | $30,795 | $37,399 | $34,022 |
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