Merced County California Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Merced County California area was $53,992 in 2021, the latest figures available. Merced County median household income is $30,915 lower than the median California household income and $15,725 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Merced County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Merced 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 Merced County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| California | $84,907 | -1.88% | +4.54% |
| Merced County | $53,992 | -10.41% | -13.34% |
Trends in Merced County, CA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Merced is $53,992. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $64,822 and is now $10,830 (16.71%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Merced County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Merced County
| Date | US | California | Merced County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $84,907 | $53,992 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $86,534 | $60,268 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $85,246 | $64,822 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $81,221 | $62,305 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $79,363 | $52,760 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $76,480 | $53,899 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,761 | $48,027 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,949 | $50,501 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $70,119 | $47,399 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $68,956 | $51,541 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $69,160 | $48,357 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $74,599 | $50,046 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $78,527 | $58,173 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $74,584 | $56,020 |
Merced County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Merced County was $60,114 in 2021. Compared to the median California family income, Merced County median family income is $37,274 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Merced County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Merced County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| California | $97,388 | -1.42% | +4.75% |
| Merced County | $60,114 | -8.72% | -12.22% |
Trends in Merced County, CA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Merced is $60,114. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $69,652 and is now $9,538 (13.69%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Merced County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Merced County
| Date | US | California | Merced County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $97,388 | $60,114 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $98,790 | $65,858 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $96,837 | $69,652 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $92,969 | $68,484 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $90,641 | $54,411 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,341 | $58,982 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,146 | $52,340 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,353 | $53,855 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $79,476 | $50,594 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $78,280 | $58,957 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,046 | $52,261 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,861 | $53,931 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $88,398 | $61,304 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,497 | $61,814 |
Merced County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Merced County was $23,118 in 2021. Compared to the median California per capita income, Merced County median per capita income is $19,278 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Merced County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Merced County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| California | $42,396 | -0.95% | +5.84% |
| Merced County | $23,118 | -7.63% | -9.64% |
Trends in Merced County, CA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Merced is $23,118. Real per capita income peaked in 2019 at $26,180 and is now $3,062 (11.70%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Merced County, California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Merced County
| Date | US | California | Merced County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $42,396 | $23,118 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $42,804 | $25,028 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $41,747 | $26,180 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $40,056 | $25,583 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $38,735 | $24,168 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,697 | $24,706 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,123 | $21,338 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,872 | $21,290 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,382 | $20,064 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,505 | $21,088 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,633 | $20,337 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,299 | $21,378 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $37,566 | $24,904 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,272 | $23,994 |
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