Barry County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63,409 | — | #863 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,500 | +3.1% | #696 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,412 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $264,100 | -6.3% | #821 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $972 | -16.4% | #1,089 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | -33.3% | #445 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Barry County has a population of 63,409, making it the #863 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Barry County is $77,500, ranking #696 out of 3,222 counties — 3.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.4% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Barry County is $264,100 (-6.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $972/mo and the homeownership rate is 87.3%.
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94.8% of residents in Barry County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Barry County, Michigan
Barry County, Michigan has a total population of 63,409, making it the 863rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Barry County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Barry County is $77,500, which ranks #696 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Barry County is $264,100, 6.3% below the national median. Renters in Barry County pay a median gross rent of $972 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Barry County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.4 min.
Barry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Barry County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.