Berrien County, Michigan
Located in Michigan, Berrien County has a population of 153,288 residents and a median age of 42.7 years, making it the #454 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.1%. The median home value is $224,300, and the median household income is $65,425, which is 13% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Berrien County, 30.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 8.2% below the national average, ranking #706 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Berrien County is 76.0 years. 17.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.1% of adults in Berrien County smoke , 40.0% are obese , and 19.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 25.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Berrien County is 7.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 13.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.2 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
17.0% of children in Berrien County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 21.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Berrien County is 70.8%. The mean commute time is 23.1 min, which is 16.4% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Berrien County voted Republican with a margin of 7.8%. The vote was 45.4% Dem / 53.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.4 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.