Wayne County, MI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$59,521
Per Capita Income
$33,956
Poverty Rate
20.1%
SNAP Recipients
22.3%
Gini Index
0.489
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.5%
$25K–$50K20.8%
$50K–$75K16.1%
$75K–$100K12.0%
$100K–$150K14.4%
$150K–$200K6.7%
$200K+7.4%
The median household income in Wayne County, MI is $59,521 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,956. 20.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 22.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.489 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).