Poverty Rate in Michigan
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Poverty Rate
13.2% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #36 of 52
How Michigan Compares
Michigan
13.2%
National
12.6%
4.8% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #33 | Florida | 12.6% |
| #34 | Missouri | 12.6% |
| #35 | North Carolina | 13.0% |
| #36 | Michigan | 13.2% |
| #37 | Ohio | 13.3% |
| #38 | Georgia | 13.4% |
| #39 | Tennessee | 13.8% |
Highest Poverty Counties in Michigan
| # | County | Poverty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Livingston County | 5.1% |
| 2 | Leelanau County | 6.5% |
| 3 | Oakland County | 7.7% |
| 4 | Otsego County | 8.0% |
| 5 | Ottawa County | 8.3% |
| 6 | Eaton County | 8.3% |
| 7 | Allegan County | 8.4% |
| 8 | Barry County | 8.4% |
| 9 | Emmet County | 8.5% |
| 10 | Charlevoix County | 8.7% |
Lowest Poverty Counties in Michigan
| # | County | Poverty |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Isabella County | 21.9% |
| 82 | Clare County | 21.6% |
| 81 | Wayne County | 20.8% |
| 80 | Lake County | 20.5% |
| 79 | Mecosta County | 19.9% |
| 78 | Saginaw County | 18.2% |
| 77 | Montmorency County | 18.2% |
| 76 | Alpena County | 18.0% |
| 75 | Iosco County | 17.7% |
| 74 | Oscoda County | 17.2% |
Poverty Rate in Michigan
Michigan has a poverty rate of 13.2%, ranking #36 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 4.8% above the national value of 12.6%.
Across Michigan's 83 counties, poverty rate ranges from 21.9% to 5.1%. The county with the highest value is Livingston County at 5.1%.
Percentage of the population living below the federal poverty line.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.