Worcester Massachusetts Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Worcester Massachusetts metro area was $83,195 in 2021, the latest figures available. Worcester median household income is $6,450 lower than the median Massachusetts household income and $13,478 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Worcester median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Worcester 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 Worcester Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Massachusetts | $89,645 | -2.39% | +4.07% |
| Worcester | $83,195 | -0.36% | +8.80% |
Trends in Worcester, MA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Worcester is $83,195. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $84,364 and is now $1,169 (1.39%) lower. From a post peak low of $71,982 in 2013, real median household income for Worcester has now grown by $11,213 (15.58%).
Real Median Household Income: Worcester, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Worcester
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Worcester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $89,645 | $83,195 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $91,842 | $83,497 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $90,972 | $80,910 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $86,139 | $76,465 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $85,531 | $76,718 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $85,013 | $76,507 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $80,769 | $74,822 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $79,228 | $73,954 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $77,782 | $71,982 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $77,245 | $73,894 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $75,887 | $73,031 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $81,118 | $80,205 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $81,693 | $81,199 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $79,528 | $77,204 |
Worcester Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Worcester was $103,049 in 2021. Compared to the median Massachusetts family income, Worcester median family income is $10,773 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Worcester will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Worcester Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Massachusetts | $113,822 | -2.11% | +3.88% |
| Worcester | $103,049 | -1.62% | +3.20% |
Trends in Worcester, MA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Worcester is $103,049. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $104,742 and is now $1,693 (1.62%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Worcester, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Worcester
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Worcester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $113,822 | $103,049 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $116,273 | $104,742 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $114,822 | $102,889 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $109,567 | $99,853 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $109,153 | $99,203 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $107,492 | $101,198 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $103,598 | $94,256 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $100,754 | $93,253 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $97,639 | $89,073 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $98,097 | $93,773 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $97,094 | $92,440 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $102,577 | $98,470 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $102,824 | $99,204 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $99,653 | $96,209 |
Worcester Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Worcester was $41,219 in 2021. Compared to the median Massachusetts per capita income, Worcester median per capita income is $8,527 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Worcester will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Worcester Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Massachusetts | $49,746 | -0.97% | +6.36% |
| Worcester | $41,219 | -0.97% | +5.04% |
Trends in Worcester, MA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Worcester is $41,219. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $41,624 and is now $405 (0.97%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Worcester, Massachusetts, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Worcester
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Worcester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $49,746 | $41,219 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $50,235 | $41,624 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $49,004 | $40,604 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $46,772 | $39,241 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $46,223 | $39,201 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $44,903 | $38,610 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $43,605 | $37,416 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $42,716 | $36,420 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $41,798 | $35,254 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $41,268 | $36,175 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $41,096 | $36,325 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $42,327 | $37,556 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $42,994 | $38,628 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $43,122 | $38,255 |
Department of Numbers
The Department of Numbers contextualizes public data so that individuals can form independent opinions on everyday social and economic matters.
Here's where you are
- Home
- / Income
- / Massachusetts
- / Worcester
