Poverty Rate in Berrien County, Michigan
In Berrien County, Michigan, an estimated 22,475 of 150,364 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Berrien County, Michigan?
The poverty rate in Berrien County, Michigan is 14.9%.
- How many people in Berrien County, Michigan live in poverty?
In Berrien County, Michigan, an estimated 22,475 of 150,364 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Berrien County, Michigan compare to the average for Michigan?
The poverty rate in Berrien County, Michigan is 11.19% higher than the Michigan average. In Berrien County, Michigan, an estimated 14.9% of 150,364 people live in poverty. In Michigan, 13.4% of 9,828,430 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Berrien County, Michigan compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Berrien County, Michigan is 18.25% higher than the US average. In Berrien County, Michigan, an estimated 14.9% of 150,364 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Baroda, Michigan 7.2% of 879 people.
- Benton Harbor, Michigan 44.2% of 9,003 people.
- Benton Heights, Michigan 43% of 3,739 people.
- Berrien Springs, Michigan 14.8% of 2,017 people.
- Bridgman, Michigan 10% of 2,236 people.
Some other race
7.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Berrien County, Michigan
2022
7.4% of 6 thousand people
White
8.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
8.7% of 111 thousand people
Black or African American
37.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
37.3% of 18 thousand people
Two or more races
14% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
14% of 12 thousand people
Hispanic
15.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
15.6% of 9 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
8.7% of 110 thousand people
Under 18 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
12.6% of 31 thousand people
Under 5 years
13.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
13.3% of 7 thousand people
5 to 17 years
12.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
12.4% of 24 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
12.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
12.1% of 31 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
13.7% of 85 thousand people
18 to 34 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
16.9% of 27 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
12.1% of 57 thousand people
60 years and over
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
11.2% of 44 thousand people
65 years and over
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
11.1% of 33 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
12.4% of 107 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
20.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
20.5% of 7 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
18.9% of 30 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
10% of 36 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
7.4% of 34 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
8.6% of 73 thousand people
Employed
6.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
6.4% of 69 thousand people
Male
5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
5% of 36 thousand people
Female
8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
8% of 33 thousand people
Unemployed
56.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
56.5% of 3 thousand people
Male
58.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
58.5% of 2 thousand people
Female
53.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
53.4% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
12.7% of 122 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
3.6% of 49 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
16% of 27 thousand people
Did not work
20.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
20.7% of 46 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
28.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
28.3% of 31 thousand people
Male
25.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
25.2% of 14 thousand people
Female
31.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
31.1% of 16 thousand people
18 to 24 years
29.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
29.2% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
29.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
29.7% of 5 thousand people
35 to 44 years
19% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
19% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
46.1% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
46.1% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
24.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
24.6% of 5 thousand people
65 to 74 years
28% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
28% of 7 thousand people
75 years and over
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
19.7% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
5.9% of 12 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
41.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
41.2% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
44.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
44.2% of 14 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Berrien County, Michigan
2023
12.6%
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