Bay County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 103,008 | — | #607 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,763 | -17.8% | #1,916 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.9 years | +12.9% | #966 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $152,200 | -46.0% | #2,202 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $860 | -26.1% | #1,675 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +5.2% | #1,590 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bay County has a population of 103,008, making it the #607 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bay County is $61,763, ranking #1,916 out of 3,222 counties — 17.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Bay County is $152,200 (-46.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $860/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.0%.
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95.6% of residents in Bay County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.
About Bay County, Michigan
Bay County, Michigan has a total population of 103,008, making it the 607th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bay County is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bay County is $61,763, which ranks #1,916 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Bay County is $152,200, 46.0% below the national median. Renters in Bay County pay a median gross rent of $860 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bay County, 22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Bay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.9%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Bay 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.