Demographics Indicator
Median Household Income
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Median household income for counties and localities in our region is the midpoint income level adjusted for inflation to 2021. It indicates the economic well-being of households and reflects income distribution within the community.
Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity Jump to Section
Median household income subdivided by race/ethnicity is the median income of households within specific racial or ethnic groups, offering insight into economic disparities among different demographics in our region.
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The data, sourced from the United States Census Bureau, includes information on the Median Household Income for the United States, New York State, the 8-county region, and localities from 2010 to 2022.
We acknowledge that that the racial/ethnic categories may not feel like a direct representation of your racial/ethnic identity and for some may not feel empowering. As these data are from Census and government-based datasets, we are limited to their categories. We hope that collectively we will work toward more expansive and inclusive terminology.
37.2%
The median income in the 8-county region has surged by 37.2% since 2010, rising from $50k to $69k.
$140k
In 2022, Pittsford boasted the highest median household income, reaching $140,000.
Brockport
In 2022, the median income in Brockport decreased by 7.6% compared to the previous year, 2021.
Webster
The median household income in Webster rose by over 36%, from $43,000 to $63,000, within the span of a single year (2021 to 2022).
The infographic depicts a grouped bar chart for the median household income for each county in our region, as well as New York State and the United States. The timeline spans from 2010 to 2022.
The infographic depicts a map for the median household income for localities in two tabs: one depicting change in income (compared to year before) and one depicting median income in dollars. The timeline spans from 2010 to 2022.
Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity
Asian
In 2022, Asian households had the highest median income of all races in the 8-county region, reaching $73,000.
8x
The median income for Black households in Orleans County has increased more than 8 times since 2010, rising from $14,600 to $122,000 in 2022.
$142k
In 2022, Pittsford stood out as the locality with the highest median income among White households, reaching $142,000.
73%
Median income for Hispanic households in our area has increased by more than 73% since 2010 going from $35,000 to $60,500.
The infographic depicts a grouped bar chart for the median household income for the 8 counties, New York State, and the United States subdivided by Race/Ethnicity. Data spans from 2010 to 2022.
The infographic for “Median Household Income” depicts an icon map for the localities. The data is expressed in the form of a heat map further subdivided by Race/Ethnicity.
Note: Localities are inconsistent by racial/ethnic categories over time, likely due to population sizes. Localities will not appear on the map if the population is too small to be accurate.
This infographic shows a line graph for the median household income of individuals in our 8-county region subdivided by their Race/Ethnicity. The data spans from 2010 to 2022.
Note: Counties outside of Monroe County tend to have lower numbers reflected in Census data, which increases the margin of error. In other words, be wary of dramatic changes (i.e. Seneca County Asian median income).