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Barry County

Michigan · 59,173 residents · 553.104 sq mi
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Barry County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,869. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $147,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,173
+4%since 2000
from 56,755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+12%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K53K57K61K65K1990201020202024Barry County
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,869
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,820 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,493
+19%since 2000
from $20,636 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(54,795)
Black0.2%(137)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(831)
Asian0.3%(151)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(2,795)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(56,487)
Black0.3%(205)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,336)
Asian0.4%(212)
Other1.4%(801)
Diversity Score10.5%(6,207)
Diversity Score
10
+113%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barry County, Michigan?

Barry County, Michigan has about 59,173 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barry County, Michigan earns about $51,869 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 $147,300, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Barry County, Michigan?

About 16.6% 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 8.9% 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 9,116 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 102Census Tract 101Census Tract 103.02Census Tract 107Census Tract 113.01Census Tract 103.01Census Tract 113.02Census Tract 106.01Census Tract 108Census Tract 114.02Census Tract 104.01Census Tract 104.03Census Tract 105Census Tract 106.02Census Tract 114.01Census Tract 104.04
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 49058ZIP 49333ZIP 49046ZIP 49073ZIP 49060ZIP 49325ZIP 48897ZIP 49050
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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