Suffolk County Massachusetts Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Suffolk County Massachusetts area was $78,155 in 2021, the latest figures available. Suffolk County median household income is $11,490 lower than the median Massachusetts household income and $8,438 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Suffolk County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Suffolk 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 Suffolk County Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Massachusetts | $89,645 | -2.39% | +4.07% |
| Suffolk County | $78,155 | -4.09% | +3.50% |
Trends in Suffolk County, MA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Suffolk is $78,155. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $82,192 and is now $4,037 (4.91%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Suffolk County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Suffolk County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Suffolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $89,645 | $78,155 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $91,842 | $81,492 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $90,972 | $82,192 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $86,139 | $75,511 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $85,531 | $73,454 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $85,013 | $69,770 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $80,769 | $64,923 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $79,228 | $62,531 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $77,782 | $63,778 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $77,245 | $60,351 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $75,887 | $59,489 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $81,118 | $69,333 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $81,693 | $65,733 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $79,528 | $60,052 |
Suffolk County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Suffolk County was $90,804 in 2021. Compared to the median Massachusetts family income, Suffolk County median family income is $23,018 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Suffolk County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Suffolk County Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Massachusetts | $113,822 | -2.11% | +3.88% |
| Suffolk County | $90,804 | -5.34% | +1.44% |
Trends in Suffolk County, MA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Suffolk is $90,804. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $98,017 and is now $7,213 (7.36%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Suffolk County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Suffolk County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Suffolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $113,822 | $90,804 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $116,273 | $95,927 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $114,822 | $98,017 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $109,567 | $89,512 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $109,153 | $84,104 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $107,492 | $79,628 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $103,598 | $72,011 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $100,754 | $69,854 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $97,639 | $70,810 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $98,097 | $69,303 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $97,094 | $67,070 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $102,577 | $80,563 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $102,824 | $73,494 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $99,653 | $70,007 |
Suffolk County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Suffolk County was $48,030 in 2021. Compared to the median Massachusetts per capita income, Suffolk County median per capita income is $1,716 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Suffolk County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Suffolk County Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Massachusetts | $49,746 | -0.97% | +6.36% |
| Suffolk County | $48,030 | -3.32% | +6.86% |
Trends in Suffolk County, MA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Suffolk is $48,030. Real per capita income peaked in 2019 at $49,698 and is now $1,668 (3.36%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Suffolk County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Suffolk County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Suffolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $49,746 | $48,030 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $50,235 | $49,679 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $49,004 | $49,698 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $46,772 | $44,946 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $46,223 | $44,592 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $44,903 | $43,446 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $43,605 | $41,491 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $42,716 | $39,714 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $41,798 | $38,617 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $41,268 | $37,214 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $41,096 | $37,578 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $42,327 | $40,986 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $42,994 | $39,335 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $43,122 | $39,975 |
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