Bay Port CDP, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bay Port CDP is a small community located in Michigan. The total population is 558. It ranks as the 533rd most populous out of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bay Port CDP is 40.7 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bay Port CDP is $50,313. This is 29% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $119,200. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Bay Port CDP is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bay Port CDP has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Asian residents account for 5.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.6% vs 3.3%).

Education

7.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 77% 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 92.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bay Port CDP, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.