Merced County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$65,044
Per Capita Income
$27,711
Poverty Rate
18.4%
SNAP Recipients
20.7%
Gini Index
0.463
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.2%
$25K–$50K20.1%
$50K–$75K18.5%
$75K–$100K13.8%
$100K–$150K15.6%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+6.9%
The median household income in Merced County, CA is $65,044 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,711. 18.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.463 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).