In 2023, 13.5 percent of Michigan's population lived below the poverty line. This accounts for persons or families whose collective income in the preceding 12 months was below the national poverty level of the United States.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Michigan. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Graph and download economic data for Estimated Percent of People Age 0-17 in Poverty for Michigan (PPU18MI26000A156NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about under 18 years, MI, percent, child, poverty, and USA.

This dataset contains information on the ratio of family income to the federal poverty level at the zip code tabulation area (ZCTA) level. Each column beginning with a "T_" lists the total number of families that fall into each income category. In addition, the dataset contains information on margins of error and the reliability of each estimate, to help guide decisionmakers in more effectively using the data contained in this file. There are approximately 1,000 records in this dataset. ZCTA boundaries are designed to approximate actual zip code boundaries, but are fixed to allow for consistent data analysis (whereas regular zip code boundaries change frequently). Field description metadata is available for download. For more information on poverty data from the Census Bureau, please visit American Factfinder (www.factfinder2.census.gov).

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Calhoun County, MI (S1701ACS026025) from 2012 to 2023 about Calhoun County, MI; Battle Creek; MI; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Kent County, MI (S1701ACS026081) from 2012 to 2023 about Kent County, MI; Grand Rapids; MI; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

This dataset contains information on the ratio of family income to the federal poverty level at the county subdivision level. Each column beginning with a "T_" lists the total number of families that fall into each income category. In addition, the dataset contains information on margins of error and the reliability of each estimate, to help guide decisionmakers in more effectively using the data contained in this file. There are approximately 1,600 records in this dataset. County subdivisions consist of incorporated cities and townships, and do not cross county borders. Field description metadata is available for download. For more information on poverty data from the Census Bureau, please visit American Factfinder (www.factfinder2.census.gov).

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Genesee County, MI (S1701ACS026049) from 2012 to 2023 about Genesee County, MI; Flint; MI; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

This dataset contains information on the ratio of family income to the federal poverty level at the census tract level. Each column beginning with a "T_" lists the total number of families that fall into each income category. In addition, the dataset contains information on margins of error and the reliability of each estimate, to help guide decisionmakers in more effectively using the data contained in this file. There are approximately 2,800 records in this dataset; census tract boundaries are generally drawn based on population, and are targeted to include bewteen 3,000 and 8,000 residents. Field description metadata is available for download. For more information on poverty data from the Census Bureau, please visit American Factfinder (www.factfinder2.census.gov).

Analysis of ‘Income to Poverty Ratios in Michigan by Zip Code Tabulation Area, 2013’ provided by Analyst-2 (analyst-2.ai), based on source dataset retrieved from https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/d6fff09f-d425-4154-be2d-1ddbb8eb7d85 on 26 January 2022.

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This dataset contains information on the ratio of family income to the federal poverty level at the zip code tabulation area (ZCTA) level. Each column beginning with a "T_" lists the total number of families that fall into each income category. In addition, the dataset contains information on margins of error and the reliability of each estimate, to help guide decisionmakers in more effectively using the data contained in this file. There are approximately 1,000 records in this dataset. ZCTA boundaries are designed to approximate actual zip code boundaries, but are fixed to allow for consistent data analysis (whereas regular zip code boundaries change frequently).

Field description metadata is available for download. For more information on poverty data from the Census Bureau, please visit American Factfinder (www.factfinder2.census.gov).

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Ratio of Income to Poverty Level, B17024. 5yr ACS 2007-11, By Tract, State of Michigan. Table joined to 2010 TiGER census tracts.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Livingston County, MI (S1701ACS026093) from 2012 to 2023 about Livingston County, MI; Detroit; MI; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Analysis of ‘Income to Poverty Ratio, Census ACS 2011, 5 year, Michigan’ provided by Analyst-2 (analyst-2.ai), based on source dataset retrieved from https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/c1344020-c4e3-4240-96cf-851bdaff5d62 on 28 January 2022.

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Ratio of Income to Poverty Level, B17024. 5yr ACS 2007-11, By Tract, State of Michigan. Table joined to 2010 TiGER census tracts.

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Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Calhoun County, MI was 14.20% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Calhoun County, MI reached a record high of 17.80 in January of 2013 and a record low of 14.20 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Calhoun County, MI - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Muskegon County, MI (S1701ACS026121) from 2012 to 2023 about Muskegon County, MI; Muskegon; MI; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hillsdale County, MI was 15.50% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hillsdale County, MI reached a record high of 20.10 in January of 2014 and a record low of 15.20 in January of 2020. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hillsdale County, MI - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

This map shows demographic and income data in Detroit. Assuming an assignment where the poverty fighting charity I work for would like to alleviate suffering among impoverished children in Detroit. Detroit is a Michigan city that always ranks among America's poorest urban centers. Orange circles have below average median household income, the darker shades indicate households with a very low income-close to poverty level. The size of the circles: larger circles indicate a greater number of children in the area.What stands out is the obvioud pattern of low-income households in the city center combined with areas of high child population. This pattern helps answer where in Detroit our charity will focus its resources to help children living in poverty-in places shown on the map where there is a cluster of several large dark Orange circles like Dearborn and Pontiac (for example). The charity may and will offer free after school care and/Or but not limited to breakfast programs.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Monroe County, MI (S1701ACS026115) from 2012 to 2023 about Monroe County, MI; Monroe; MI; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Ratio of Income to Poverty Level, B17024. 5yr ACS 2007-11, By Tract, State of Michigan. Table joined to 2010 TiGER census tracts.