St. Joseph County, MI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$64,707
Per Capita Income
$31,170
Poverty Rate
12.0%
SNAP Recipients
13.8%
Gini Index
0.406
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.1%
$25K–$50K22.1%
$50K–$75K19.2%
$75K–$100K14.8%
$100K–$150K18.7%
$150K–$200K5.1%
$200K+4.0%
The median household income in St. Joseph County, MI is $64,707 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,170. 12.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.406 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).