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 $25K
18.2%
$25K–$50K
20.1%
$50K–$75K
18.5%
$75K–$100K
13.8%
$100K–$150K
15.6%
$150K–$200K
7.0%
$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).

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