RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Lowest median household income, Massachusetts counties · 1990

Massachusetts counties with the lowest median household income in the 1990 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOMEVS –

01Suffolk County, MAMA791,891$29,399–

02Franklin County, MAMA70,698$30,350–

03Berkshire County, MAMA128,224$30,470–

04Hampden County, MAMA464,338$31,100–

05Bristol County, MAMA593,640$31,520–

06Barnstable County, MAMA233,539$31,766–

07Dukes County, MAMA21,219$31,994–

08Hampshire County, MAMA164,065$34,154–

09Worcester County, MAMA888,502$35,774–

10Essex County, MAMA826,653$37,913–

11Nantucket County, MAMA14,758$40,331–

12Plymouth County, MAMA546,829$40,905–

13Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,979$43,847–

14Norfolk County, MAMA739,749$46,215–

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS