Berrien County, Michigan Population 2022
Berrien County, Michigan's estimated population is 152,234 with a growth rate of -0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Berrien County, Michigan is the 16th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 Population was 156,737 and has seen a growth of -2.87% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 325 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 5,011 | 4,686 | 1441.85% |
| 1850 | 11,417 | 6,406 | 127.84% |
| 1860 | 22,378 | 10,961 | 96.01% |
| 1870 | 35,104 | 12,726 | 56.87% |
| 1880 | 36,785 | 1,681 | 4.79% |
| 1890 | 41,285 | 4,500 | 12.23% |
| 1900 | 49,165 | 7,880 | 19.09% |
| 1910 | 53,622 | 4,457 | 9.07% |
| 1920 | 62,653 | 9,031 | 16.84% |
| 1930 | 81,066 | 18,413 | 29.39% |
| 1940 | 89,117 | 8,051 | 9.93% |
| 1950 | 115,702 | 26,585 | 29.83% |
| 1960 | 149,865 | 34,163 | 29.53% |
| 1970 | 163,875 | 14,010 | 9.35% |
| 1980 | 171,276 | 7,401 | 4.52% |
| 1990 | 161,378 | -9,898 | -5.78% |
| 2010 | 156,737 | -4,641 | -2.88% |
| 2011 | 156,885 | 148 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 156,621 | -264 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 156,129 | -492 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 155,977 | -152 | -0.10% |
| 2015 | 155,022 | -955 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 154,325 | -697 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 154,128 | -197 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 153,790 | -338 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 153,401 | -389 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 153,012 | -389 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 152,623 | -389 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 152,234 | -389 | -0.25% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119,862 | 77.94% |
| Black or African American | 21,883 | 14.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 651 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 2,517 | 1.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 2,137 | 1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 6,739 | 4.38% |
Berrien County, Michigan Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 63,136 | 2.38 | 71.2 |
| Married | 29,596 | 2.96 | 87.2 |
| Male | 3,003 | 3.05 | 62.6 |
| Female | 8,088 | 3.26 | 52.2 |
| Non Family | 22,449 | 1.21 | 58.2 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,967 | 2.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,307 | 6.78% |
| High School Graduate | 30,731 | 28.50% |
| Some College | 26,298 | 24.39% |
| Associates Degree | 10,810 | 10.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17,936 | 16.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,771 | 10.92% |
Berrien County, Michigan Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Asian | 1,906 | 1,803 | 1,325 |
| 2+ Races | 2,592 | 2,364 | 951 |
| Hispanic | 4,307 | 3,239 | 1,400 |
| White | 85,270 | 78,808 | 24,613 |
| Native American | 442 | 403 | 84 |
| Other Race | 1,493 | 1,186 | 213 |
| Black | 13,194 | 10,740 | 1,681 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 87.50%.
$35,544
Average Earnings
$43,221
Average Male
$28,136
Average Female
Berrien County, Michigan Language by Age
Berrien County, Michigan Language
92.57% of Berrien County, Michigan residents speak only English, while 7.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.82% of the population.
Berrien County, Michigan Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 21,054 | 8,745 | 41.54% |
| Hispanic | 8,377 | 1,713 | 20.45% |
| Multiple | 6,473 | 1,137 | 17.57% |
| White | 112,504 | 12,803 | 11.38% |
| Native | 633 | 66 | 10.43% |
| Asian | 2,331 | 233 | 10.00% |
| Other | 477 | NaN% |
16.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.73%
Male Poverty Rate
17.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Berrien County, Michigan
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berrien County, Michigan is Black, with 41.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berrien County, Michigan is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.09%.
Berrien County, Michigan Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Berrien County, Michigan Married by Age and Sex
Berrien County, Michigan Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Berrien County, Michigan Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,769 | 8.04% |
| Black | 914 | 5.84% |
| Native American | 41 | 8.76% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.27% |
| Islander | 1 | 12.50% |
| Other Race | 13 | 0.77% |
| 2+ Races | 146 | 4.02% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 2.34% |
Berrien County, Michigan Veterans by Education
7.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
60.04%
Born in Berrien County, Michigan
94.92%
Native Born
5.08%
Foreign Born
2.85%
Non Citizen
2.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.92% of Berrien County, Michigan residents were born in the United States, with 60.04% having been born in Michigan. 2.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990