Barry County, Michigan Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Barry County Quick Facts
How Barry County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,982 | 63,409 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $77,873 | $77,500 | -0.5% |
| Median home value | $243,700 | $264,100 | +8.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.