Mason County, MI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$62,296
Per Capita Income
$34,751
Poverty Rate
14.6%
SNAP Recipients
12.1%
Gini Index
0.432
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.0%
$25K–$50K22.9%
$50K–$75K18.9%
$75K–$100K14.7%
$100K–$150K15.5%
$150K–$200K6.1%
$200K+4.9%
The median household income in Mason County, MI is $62,296 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,751. 14.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.432 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).