Household Income in Suffolk County: Latest Census Data

BOSTON, MA — Median household earnings in Suffolk County trended upward last year, echoing trends at the state and national level.

Annual census data made public Thursday shows that in Suffolk County, median household income climbed from $54,585 in 2014 to $56,771 in 2015, new numbers show.

Find out how you compare to the other Massachusetts counties here.

The median household income is the number at which half of households make more and half of households make less per year. However, it should be noted that increasing household incomes don't always mean bonuses, raises, or higher-paying work. It can also indicate that people are working more hours, taking on a second job, or making extra money on the side (for example, driving for Uber or selling their hand-stitched superhero costumes on Etsy).

Nationwide, the median household income for 2015 was $56,000, the American Community Survey data shows. In Massachusetts, that number last year was as $70,628, compared with $69,160 in 2014.

Based on that census data, Patch has broken down 2015 household earnings by county, compared with the state overall (below).

You can see how Suffolk County compares to other parts of the state here.

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