Mecosta County, MI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$57,774
Per Capita Income
$28,744
Poverty Rate
19.2%
SNAP Recipients
14.0%
Gini Index
0.412
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.2%
$25K–$50K24.1%
$50K–$75K19.8%
$75K–$100K14.2%
$100K–$150K14.7%
$150K–$200K4.9%
$200K+3.1%
The median household income in Mecosta County, MI is $57,774 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,744. 19.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.412 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).