Bay County, MI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$60,523
Per Capita Income
$34,858
Poverty Rate
14.0%
SNAP Recipients
13.4%
Gini Index
0.435
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.5%
$25K–$50K23.5%
$50K–$75K17.4%
$75K–$100K13.9%
$100K–$150K15.5%
$150K–$200K6.5%
$200K+4.7%
The median household income in Bay County, MI is $60,523 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,858. 14.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.435 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).