Houghton County, MI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,573
Per Capita Income
$31,441
Poverty Rate
15.9%
SNAP Recipients
8.4%
Gini Index
0.468
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.9%
$25K–$50K22.8%
$50K–$75K16.5%
$75K–$100K14.7%
$100K–$150K11.9%
$150K–$200K6.2%
$200K+6.0%
The median household income in Houghton County, MI is $56,573 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,441. 15.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.468 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).