Worcester County Massachusetts Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Worcester County Massachusetts area was $84,952 in 2021, the latest figures available. Worcester County median household income is $4,693 lower than the median Massachusetts household income and $15,235 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Worcester County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Worcester 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 Worcester County Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Massachusetts | $89,645 | -2.39% | +4.07% |
| Worcester County | $84,952 | -0.60% | +9.58% |
Trends in Worcester County, MA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Worcester is $84,952. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $85,461 and is now $509 (0.60%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Worcester County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Worcester County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $89,645 | $84,952 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $91,842 | $85,461 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $90,972 | $83,026 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $86,139 | $77,527 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $85,531 | $77,812 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $85,013 | $78,236 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $80,769 | $75,194 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $79,228 | $74,928 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $77,782 | $72,790 |
| 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 County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Worcester County was $106,425 in 2021. Compared to the median Massachusetts family income, Worcester County median family income is $7,397 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Worcester County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Worcester County Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Massachusetts | $113,822 | -2.11% | +3.88% |
| Worcester County | $106,425 | -1.80% | +3.56% |
Trends in Worcester County, MA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Worcester is $106,425. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $108,374 and is now $1,949 (1.80%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Worcester County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Worcester County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $113,822 | $106,425 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $116,273 | $108,374 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $114,822 | $106,666 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $109,567 | $102,768 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $109,153 | $101,051 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $107,492 | $103,132 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $103,598 | $96,149 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $100,754 | $95,286 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $97,639 | $90,144 |
| 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 County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Worcester County was $41,994 in 2021. Compared to the median Massachusetts per capita income, Worcester County median per capita income is $7,752 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Worcester County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Worcester County Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Massachusetts | $49,746 | -0.97% | +6.36% |
| Worcester County | $41,994 | -1.05% | +5.00% |
Trends in Worcester County, MA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Worcester is $41,994. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $42,439 and is now $445 (1.05%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Worcester County, Massachusetts, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Worcester County
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $49,746 | $41,994 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $50,235 | $42,439 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $49,004 | $41,434 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $46,772 | $39,996 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $46,223 | $39,987 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $44,903 | $39,242 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $43,605 | $37,855 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $42,716 | $37,232 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $41,798 | $35,812 |
| 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 |
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