Barry County, MI

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2021 Population

62,014

1.59% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.1

0.237% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.62%

9.66% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$68,779

4.91% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$187,100

8.91% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

28,678

0.101% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Barry County, MI had a population of 62k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $68,779. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Barry County, MI grew from 61,045 to 62,014, a 1.59% increase and its median household income grew from $65,557 to $68,779, a 4.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Barry County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%), White (Hispanic) (2.03%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.695%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.622%).

None of the households in Barry County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Barry County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Barry County, MI are Michigan Career and Technical Institute (189 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Barry County, MI was $187,100, and the homeownership rate was 85.9%.

Most people in Barry County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Barry County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Barry County, MI borders Allegan County, MI, Calhoun County, MI, Eaton County, MI, Ionia County, MI, Kalamazoo County, MI, and Kent County, MI.

United States Michigan Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI

Population & Diversity

Barry County, MI is home to a population of 62k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.11% of Barry County, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.31k people).

In 2021, there were 45.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.9k people) in Barry County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.26k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.26k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Barry County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Barry County, MI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Barry County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Barry County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
57.9k ± 136
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.26k ± 191
White (Hispanic)
1.26k ± 179

3.25%

Hispanic Population

2.02k people

3.25% of the people in Barry County, MI are hispanic (2.02k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Barry County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,412 ± 6,891 people
India
76,245 ± 6,753 people
Iraq
59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

Foreign-Born Population

2.11%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.31k people

2.37%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.45k people

As of 2021, 2.11% of Barry County, MI residents (1.31k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Barry County, MI was 2.37%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Barry County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,237 ± 176
Gulf War (2001-)
699 ± 191
Gulf War (1990s)
637 ± 186

Barry County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Barry County, MI employs 28.7k people. The largest industries in Barry County, MI are Manufacturing (7,406 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,914 people), and Retail Trade (2,634 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($91,771), Wholesale Trade ($72,244), and Utilities ($64,774).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

28.7k

2021 Value

± 1,162

−0.101%

1 Year decline

± 5.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Barry County, MI declined at a rate of −0.101%, from 28.7k employees to 28.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Barry County, MI, are Production Occupations (4,066 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,949 people), and Management Occupations (2,849 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Barry County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.7k

2021 Value

± 1,162

−0.101%

1 Year decline

± 5.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Barry County, MI declined at a rate of −0.101%, from 28.7k employees to 28.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Barry County, MI, are Manufacturing (7,406 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,914 people), and Retail Trade (2,634 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Barry County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Barry County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,159

Median earning men ± $2,073

$32,377

Median earning women ± $1,754

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($70,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($68,487), and Public Administration ($65,568).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($73,036), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,342), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,629).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

289
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
248
Manufacturing
210
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$597k
Manufacturing
$129k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$91.8k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Barry County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.33%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.33%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Barry County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.33%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Barry County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Barry County, MI awarded 189 degrees. The student population of Barry County, MI in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 95 male students and 23 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Barry County, MI are White (141 and 74.6%), followed by Black or African American (20 and 10.6%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 7.41%), and Two or More Races (10 and 5.29%).

The largest universities in Barry County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Michigan Career and Technical Institute (189 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Barry County, MI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (34 and 18%), Other Culinary Arts & Related Services (28 and 14.8%), and Machine Tool Technology (19 and 10.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 118 students enrolled in Barry County, MI, 80.5% men and 19.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 99 records, of which 21.2% were women and 78.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Culinary Arts & Related Services
28 degree-majors awarded
Machine Tool Technology
19 degree-majors awarded
Cabinetmaking & Millwork
12 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Barry County, MI was Other Culinary Arts & Related Services with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Barry County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Michigan Career and Technical Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

189 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Michigan Career and Technical Institute with 189 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 137 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Barry County, MI, which is 2.63 times more than the 52 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 141 degrees mean that there were 7.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 20 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, less-than 2-year ($7,824) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Barry County, MI was $187,100 in 2021, which is 0.764 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $171,800 to $187,100, a 8.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Barry County, MI is 85.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Barry County, MI have an average commute time of 28.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Barry County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Barry County, MI is $68,779. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Barry County, MI was Census Tract 102 with a value of $76,167, followed by Census Tract 104.01 and Census Tract 105, with respective values of $73,611 and $68,220.

In 2022, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Barry County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.47%.

Housing

Property

$187,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,694

$20,712

Median Property Taxes

±$945

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Barry County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Barry County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

85.9%

Homeownership

2021

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 85.9% of the housing units in Barry County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 84%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Barry County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 102
Census Tract 104.01
Census Tract 105

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Barry County, MI was Census Tract 102 with a value of $76,167, followed by Census Tract 104.01 and Census Tract 105, with respective values of $73,611 and $68,220.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Barry County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,779

Median Household Income

± $2,203

24.1k

Number of Households

± 1,032

In 2021, the median household income of the 24.1k households in Barry County, MI grew to $68,779 from the previous year's value of $65,557.

The following chart displays the households in Barry County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Barry County, MI is from Michigan.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.3%)
Carpooled (7.93%)
Worked At Home (6.22%)

In 2021, 83.3% of workers in Barry County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.93%) and those who worked at home (6.22%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Barry County, MI have a longer commute time (28.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.43% of the workforce in Barry County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Barry County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Barry County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Barry County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Barry County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.47%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.62% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Barry County, MI (5.28k out of 61.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Barry County, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 9.3% of the children was living in poverty in Barry County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 171 in Barry County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.61 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.3% of the population of Barry County, MI has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Barry County, MI see 2931 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.652% increase from the previous year (2912 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3651 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 817 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,931 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Barry County, MI

Primary care physicians in Barry County, MI see an average of 2,931 patients per year. This represents a 0.652% increase from the previous year (2,912 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Barry County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.66%

Uninsured

54.8%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Barry County, MI grew by 10.7% from 4.21% to 4.66%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Barry County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 38.9 in Barry County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Barry County, MI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.4% in Barry County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Barry County, MI.

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