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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Barry County

Michigan · 56,755 residents · 553.104 sq mi
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Barry County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,820. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $109,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

56,755
+13%since 1990
from 50,057 in 1990
1990 – 2025
103 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 91 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+9%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
49K53K57K61K65K1990201020202024Barry County
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,820
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,516 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,636
+66%since 1990
from $12,417 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$109,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$493
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $366 in 1990
US average: $602
85.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
14.2% rent
2.3
+32%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(49,413)
Black0.2%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(442)
Asian0.3%(167)
Diversity Score5.3%(2,653)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(54,795)
Black0.2%(137)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(831)
Asian0.3%(151)
Diversity Score4.9%(2,795)
5
−7%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.8%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−29%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barry County, Michigan?

Barry County, Michigan has about 56,755 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barry County, Michigan?

The typical household in Barry County, Michigan earns about $46,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barry County, Michigan expensive?

In Barry County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $109,600, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Barry County, Michigan?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Barry County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barry County, Michigan?

About 5.5% of people in Barry County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barry County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Barry County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,698 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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