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Barryton

Michigan · 405 residents · 0.957 sq mi
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Barryton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,681. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,500. Households here earn about 52% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
405
+6%since 2000
from 381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
423 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
−1%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3123513894274661990201020202024Barryton
2024394
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,681
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,242
+58%since 2000
from $12,166 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(360)
Black1.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(374)
Black1.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(11)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other3.1%(13)
Diversity Score18%(73)
Diversity Score
18
+112%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2011
from 27.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.9%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barryton, Michigan?

Barryton, Michigan has about 405 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barryton, Michigan?

The typical household in Barryton, Michigan earns about $28,681 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barryton, Michigan expensive?

In Barryton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Barryton, Michigan?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Barryton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barryton, Michigan?

About 16.5% of people in Barryton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barryton, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Barryton, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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