Berrien County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 153,288 | — | #454 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,425 | -12.9% | #1,600 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,300 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $224,300 | -20.4% | #1,136 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $942 | -19.0% | #1,212 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | +19.7% | #1,957 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Berrien County has a population of 153,288, making it the #454 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Berrien County is $65,425, ranking #1,600 out of 3,222 counties — 12.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.1% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Berrien County is $224,300 (-20.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $942/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.8%.
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93.6% of residents in Berrien County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Berrien County, Michigan
Berrien County, Michigan has a total population of 153,288, making it the 454th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Berrien County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Berrien County is $65,425, which ranks #1,600 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Berrien County is $224,300, 20.4% below the national median. Renters in Berrien County pay a median gross rent of $942 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Berrien County, 30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.1 min.
Berrien County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%).
All data for Berrien 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.