Barry County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Barry County is located in Michigan with a total population of 62,982. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barry County is 42.0 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barry County is $77,873. This is 9% higher than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $243,700. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $217,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Barry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.