Berrien County's estimated 2026 population is 152,807 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Berrien County is the 16th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 156,740 and has seen a growth of -2.51% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Berrien County includes 75.01% White, 13.51% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (75.01%)
Black or African American (13.51%)
Two or more races (6.77%)
Other race (2.45%)
Asian (1.71%)
Native American (0.52%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115,071 | 75.01% |
| Black or African American | 20,727 | 13.51% |
| Two or more races | 10,388 | 6.77% |
| Other race | 3,752 | 2.45% |
| Asian | 2,630 | 1.71% |
| Native American | 796 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Berrien County's average per capita income is $44,429. Household income levels show a median of $63,152. The poverty rate stands at 15.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,972 | $124,580 |
| Families | $82,029 | $107,019 |
| Households | $63,152 | $88,982 |
| Non Families | $37,722 | $53,588 |
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