Bay County's 2026 population is estimated at 102,405, reflecting a -0.12% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bay County is the 20th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 107,678 and has grown -4.9% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.9 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 42.6 years
There are 82,858 adults, (22,568 of whom are seniors) in Bay County.
Female: 51,910 (50.4%)
Male: 51,098 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Bay County includes 90.71% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93,440 | 90.71% |
| Two or more races | 6,449 | 6.26% |
| Black or African American | 1,234 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 1,070 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 525 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 230 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.06% |
Bay County 's average per capita income is $43,806. Household income levels show a median of $61,763. The poverty rate stands at 13.25%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,871 | $111,556 |
| Families | $81,863 | $98,058 |
| Households | $61,763 | $79,153 |
| Non Families | $36,725 | $46,337 |
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