Bath, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bath, Michigan had a total population of 2,896, the 242nd largest community in Michigan, with a median household income of $60,417, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.1%.
Bath Quick Facts
How Bath 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 | 2,319 | 2,896 | +24.9% |
| Median household income | $88,713 | $60,417 | -31.9% |
| Median home value¹ | $190,390 | $205,800 | No clear change (+8.1%) |
How Bath Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 90.4%
- Black: 1.1%
- Hispanic: 4.1%
- Asian: 1.7%
- Other: 0.0%
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+)
- < High School: 4.4%
- HS Diploma: 17.8%
- Some College: 20.9%
- Associate's: 22.3%
- Bachelor's: 21.4%
- Graduate+: 13.1%
Bath Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Clinton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns | 7,715 | $68,728 | 12.5% | $192,400 |
| DeWitt | 4,777 | $110,341 | 5.6% | $309,900 |
| Wacousta | 1,711 | $109,250 | 2.8% | $283,700 |
| Fowler | 1,387 | $74,282 | 3.1% | $197,400 |
| Ovid | 1,370 | $50,145 | 22.4% | $110,600 |
| Lake Victoria | 1,006 | $120,156 | 0.0% | $370,800 |
| Elsie | 1,000 | $59,318 | 11.9% | $114,000 |
| Westphalia | 980 | $77,386 | 9.1% | $251,800 |
| Maple Rapids | 727 | $51,786 | 34.7% | $131,000 |
| Hubbardston | 464 | $83,750 | 11.0% | $128,400 |
Cities Similar to Bath
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. I. Sawyer | 2,817 | $60,833 | $87,300 | 17.2% | 13.9% |
| Whitehall | 3,024 | $61,169 | $212,600 | 26.1% | 16.3% |
| Ithaca | 2,817 | $63,109 | $133,200 | 26.3% | 16.8% |
| Norway | 2,833 | $63,846 | $91,100 | 19.3% | 13.9% |
| Vassar | 2,707 | $59,444 | $143,200 | 17.4% | 14.8% |
Population Overview
Bath is a small community located in Michigan, within Clinton County. The total population is 2,896. It ranks as the 242nd most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bath is 41.1 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bath is $60,417. This is 17% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $205,800. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Bath has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 13.1%.
Education
34.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher 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 95.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bath, 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 Bath, Michigan?
Bath, Michigan has a population of 2,896 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bath, MI?
The median household income in Bath is $60,417, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bath, MI?
The poverty rate in Bath is 6.1%. This means approximately 177 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Bath, Michigan?
Bath's population is 90.4% White, 1.1% Black, 4.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.7% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bath, MI?
The median home value in Bath is $205,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x.
How educated is Bath, Michigan?
34.5% of adults (25+) in Bath hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.