Van Buren County, MI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$66,902
Per Capita Income
$33,243
Poverty Rate
13.8%
SNAP Recipients
13.6%
Gini Index
0.425
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.6%
$25K–$50K21.4%
$50K–$75K16.5%
$75K–$100K14.6%
$100K–$150K18.4%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+5.3%
The median household income in Van Buren County, MI is $66,902 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,243. 13.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.425 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).