Barton Hills, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 430, Barton Hills'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

Barton Hills is a small community located in Michigan, within Washtenaw County. The total population is 430. It ranks as the 571st most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barton Hills is 45.5 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. With 36.7% of the population under 18, Barton Hills has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 20.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barton Hills is $250,000+. This is 243% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.5%. This is 96% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $1,410,000. Housing costs are 509% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 99.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Barton Hills is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.7% of the population. Asian residents account for 5.3%. The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.3% vs 3.4%).

Education

93.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Barton Hills in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 188% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 57.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Barton Hills, 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.