Barry County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Barry County, Michigan has a population of 63,409, the 32nd most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $77,500 and the median home value is $264,100. The poverty rate is 8.4%.

Barry County Quick Facts

Population 63,409

Median Household Income $77,50090% MOE ±$3,772

Median Home Value $264,10090% MOE ±$8,907

Poverty Rate 8.4%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.3%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Median Age 42.3 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 87.3%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.9%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 93.4%

Cities/Places 8

Population 63,409 32nd of 83

Median Income $77,500 6% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.4%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Barry County 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	60,540	63,409	+4.7%
Median household income	$79,368	$77,500	No clear change (-2.4%)
Median home value¹	$194,944	$264,100	+35.5%
Median gross rent	$1,069	$972	-9.1%

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

Median Household Income

Barry

$77,500

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Barry

$264,100

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.5%

$25K-$50K 16.6%

$50K-$100K 33.4%

$100K+ 37.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

8.4%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

9.3%

$200K+

7.6%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

59.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.3%

Renter 12.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $972/mo 15.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

19.0%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

27.3%

75+

7.5%

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+)

Cities & Places in Barry County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hastings	7,520	$58,286	12.5%	$174,500
Middleville	4,380	$73,625	7.7%	$226,700
Nashville	1,503	$56,143	9.7%	$130,900
Delton	936	$61,552	12.3%	$295,200
Freeport	523	$66,250	13.9%	$175,600
Woodland	488	$58,047	10.7%	$154,500
Dowling	267	$90,313	6.0%	$227,200
Hickory Corners	196	$98,397	0.0%	$273,400

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Population Overview

Barry County is located in Michigan with a total population of 63,409. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barry County is 42.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barry County is $77,500. This is 6% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $264,100. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Barry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 93.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Barry County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Barry County, Michigan?

Barry County has a population of 63,409, making it the 32nd most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Barry County?

The median household income in Barry County is $77,500 with a poverty rate of 8.4%.

How many cities are in Barry County, Michigan?

Barry County contains 8 Census-designated places.