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Bay City

County:
Bay County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
10.166
State:
Michigan

Bay City is a city located in Bay County, Michigan. Bay City has a 2026 population of 31,819. It is also the county seat of Bay County. Bay City is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -2.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,620 in 2020.

The median household income in Bay City is $49,420 with a poverty rate of 19.14%. The median age in Bay City is 40.7 years: 38.6 years for males, and 41.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.1 males.

31.8K
Total Population
3,130
Density (mi²)
-133 -0.42%
Growth

Bay City Population

Bay City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202631,819-133-0.42%
202531,952-134-0.42%
202432,086-93-0.29%
202332,179-77-0.24%
202232,256-200-0.62%
202132,456-164-0.5%
202032,620-46-0.14%
201932,661-274-0.83%
201832,935-200-0.6%
201733,135-197-0.59%
201633,332-398-1.18%
201533,730-328-0.96%
201434,058-308-0.9%
201334,366-147-0.43%
201234,513-227-0.65%
201134,740-139-0.4%
201034,879-53-0.15%
200036,817-2,119-5.44%
199038,936-2,657-6.39%
198041,593-7,856-15.89%
197049,449-4,155-7.75%
196053,6041,0812.06%
195052,5234,5679.52%
194047,9566011.27%
193047,355-199-0.42%
192047,5542,3885.29%
191045,16617,53863.48%
190027,628-211-0.76%
189027,8397,14634.53%
188020,69313,629192.94%
18707,06400%

Median Age

Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 38.6 years

Bay City Adults

There are 25,794 adults, (5,720 of whom are seniors) in Bay City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 17,003 (52.6%)
Male: 15,317 (47.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Bay City includes 84.39% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White27,27484.39%
Two or more races3,47910.76%
Black or African American6692.07%
Other race4801.49%
Asian2730.84%
Native American850.26%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander600.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,7695.47%
White1,3914.3%
Other race3411.06%
Black or African American1670.52%
Native American380.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White25,88380.08%
Two or more races1,7105.29%
Black or African American5021.55%
Asian2730.84%
Other race1390.43%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander600.19%
Native American470.15%

Bay City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Bay City 's average per capita income is $37,051. Household income levels show a median of $49,420. The poverty rate stands at 19.14%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$78,333-
Families$64,016$77,407
Households$49,420$63,008
Non Families$32,647$42,344

$37,051

Average Income

$49,420

Median Household Income

19.14%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)