Bay County, Michigan

The median household income in Bay County, Michigan is $60,523, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Bay County is $34,858, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $60,523.

Bay County's median household income of $60,523 is lower than the Michigan state average of $64,304. The per capita income is $34,858, compared to the state average of $35,451.

The per capita income in Bay County, Michigan is $34,858, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Bay County's median household income of $60,523 is below the Michigan average of $64,304. The per capita income of $34,858 is also lower than the state average of $35,451. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Bay County ranks #49 out of 83 counties in Michigan by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $60,523 and per capita income of $34,858, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.