Baroda, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Baroda, Michigan had a total population of 859, the 466th largest village in Michigan, with a median household income of $65,750, which is 10% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.5%.

Key Takeaways

Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.

Baroda Quick Facts

Population 85990% MOE ±173

Median Household Income $65,75090% MOE ±$10,505

Median Home Value $158,80090% MOE ±$71,940

Poverty Rate 6.5%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.2%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Median Age 41.9 years90% MOE ±10.3 years

Homeownership Rate 87.0%90% MOE ±9.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%90% MOE ±12.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.3%

Diversity Index 21/100

Population 859 466th of 745

Median Income $65,750 average

Poverty Rate 6.5% 48% lower than national

Median Home Value $158,800 average

How Baroda Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	790	859	No clear change (+8.7%)
Median household income	$57,262	$65,750	No clear change (+14.8%)
Median home value¹	$136,116	$158,800	No clear change (+16.7%)
Median gross rent	$1,163	$994	-14.5%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Baroda Compares

Median Household Income

Baroda

$65,750

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Baroda

$158,800

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.0%

$25K-$50K 25.8%

$50K-$100K 34.4%

$100K+ 27.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

2.0%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

2.0%

$25K-$30K

8.7%

$30K-$35K

6.6%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

2.0%

$45K-$50K

5.4%

$50K-$60K

8.4%

$60K-$75K

20.2%

$75K-$100K

5.9%

$100K-$125K

3.6%

$125K-$150K

11.2%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

5.4%

Employment

2.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

64.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.0%

Renter 13.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $994/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

18.6%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

29.6%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Baroda Rankings in Michigan

#466 Population of 745

#310 Median Income of 732

#211 Education of 745

#380 Home Value of 730

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Other Cities in Berrien County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Niles	11,803	$51,376	17.8%	$135,100
Benton Harbor	8,953	$31,117	40.1%	$76,500
St. Joseph	7,986	$84,057	7.3%	$299,000
Fair Plain	7,330	$52,817	26.6%	$169,400
Buchanan	4,223	$56,163	7.1%	$154,300
Paw Paw Lake	3,889	$67,674	17.8%	$191,700
Benton Heights	3,078	$33,542	39.5%	$97,700
Watervliet	2,156	$61,167	15.9%	$137,500
Bridgman	2,077	$66,603	14.5%	$238,400
Berrien Springs	2,018	$65,134	13.4%	$159,900

Cities Similar to Baroda

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Alanson	834	$65,139	$134,100	20.9%	15.3%
Deerfield	860	$70,556	$167,600	14.9%	5.8%
Lyons	896	$68,603	$121,500	9.8%	12.2%
Burr Oak	818	$63,816	$106,400	2.6%	6.8%
Buckley	936	$67,083	$205,500	20.1%	13.8%

A note before these figures: with a population of 859, Baroda's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Baroda is a small community located in Michigan, within Berrien County. The total population is 859. It ranks as the 466th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baroda is 41.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Baroda is $65,750. This is 10% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $158,800. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Baroda is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Baroda has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%. Notably, 18.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Baroda, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Baroda, Michigan?

Baroda, Michigan has a population of 859 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Baroda, MI?

The median household income in Baroda is $65,750, which is 19% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Baroda, MI?

The poverty rate in Baroda is 6.5%. This means approximately 55 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Baroda, Michigan?

Baroda's population is 88.7% White, 1.1% Black, 3.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Baroda, MI?

The median home value in Baroda is $158,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.

How educated is Baroda, Michigan?

30.3% of adults (25+) in Baroda hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 18.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.