Bay County's estimated 2026 population is 102,405 with a growth rate of -0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bay County is the 20th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 107,678 and has seen a growth of -4.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bay County includes 91.86% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (91.86%)
Two or more races (5.53%)
Black or African American (1.36%)
Other race (0.66%)
Asian (0.39%)
Native American (0.14%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94,827 | 91.86% |
| Two or more races | 5,708 | 5.53% |
| Black or African American | 1,405 | 1.36% |
| Other race | 677 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 400 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 143 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bay County's average per capita income is $44,083. Household income levels show a median of $60,523. The poverty rate stands at 14.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,551 | $109,273 |
| Families | $79,540 | $96,008 |
| Households | $60,523 | $77,994 |
| Non Families | $36,045 | $45,477 |
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