Berrien County Population

1860–2026

19,081

2026 projection

5.2% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Berrien County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202619,081+1490.79%
202518,932+1490.79%
202418,783+1530.82%
202318,630+3692.02%
202218,261+1330.73%
202118,128-150.08%
202018,143-1,2346.37%
201919,377+1700.89%
201819,207+1360.71%
201719,071+1030.54%

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Berrien County Demographics

40.5median age

Median age

Female43.1 yrs
Male38.1 yrs

Adults

14,060
3,222 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults10,838 other adults

Sex

Female 50% · 9,182Male 50% · 9,170

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 184 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Berrien County Income

$52,876median household income

Median household income

$52,876

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,372

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

20.6%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Berrien County Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%53%51%
Never married25%29%21%
Divorced13%12%13%
Widowed7%4%11%
Separated3%2%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201