Berrien County, MI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$63,152
Per Capita Income
$37,747
Poverty Rate
15.2%
SNAP Recipients
13.3%
Gini Index
0.476
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.6%
$25K–$50K21.5%
$50K–$75K17.3%
$75K–$100K11.9%
$100K–$150K15.8%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+7.9%
The median household income in Berrien County, MI is $63,152 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,747. 15.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.476 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).