All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Age of householder
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Lunenburg town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $128,462. Here are the key highlights for income distribution by age:
- In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Lunenburg town, the median household income stands at $128,462 for householders within the 45 to 64 years age group, followed by $112,682 for the 25 to 44 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $65,554.
- Notably, household income for individuals within the 65 years and over age group demonstrated a remarkable increase of $14,663(28.81%), escalating from a median of $50,891 in 2011 to $65,554 in 2021.
- 48(1.08%) households where the householder is under 25 years old.
- 1,214(27.39%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years.
- 2,084(47.02%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years.
- 1,086(24.50%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
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Gender
In Lunenburg town, the population consists of 5,866 males (50.45%) and 5,761 females (49.55%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Lunenburg town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $62,979 for males and $40,436 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $86,377 for males and $71,721 for females.
- In Lunenburg town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $62,979 for males and $40,436 for females.
- In Lunenburg town, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $86,377, while females earned $71,721, leading to a 17% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 83 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This analysis indicates a widening gender pay gap, showing a substantial income disparity where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same roles.
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Race
In Lunenburg town, the population is predominantly White, constituting 90.44% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for White households is $107,850.
- In Lunenburg town, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Asian households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $270,229. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Lunenburg town, Asian households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In Lunenburg town, the median household income for the households where the householder is White decreased by $559(0.52%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $108,409 in 2011 and $107,850 in 2021.
- In Lunenburg town, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American decreased by $32,136(24.61%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $130,576 in 2011 and $98,440 in 2021.
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Year by year
Lunenburg, Massachusetts median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Lunenburg town decreased by $7,411 (6.34%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 4 years and declined for 7 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2014 to 2015, when the median household income increased by 11,639 (from $88,180 to $99,819). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2011 to 2012, when the median household income decreased by 8,394 (from $108,875 to $100,481).
- It then further increased to $186,682 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.4046, it is evident that income distribution in Lunenburg, Massachusetts exihibits characterstics of moderate inequality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $122,787. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $61,196.
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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)