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Berrien County

State:
Michigan
County Seat:
Saint Joseph

Berrien County's estimated 2025 population is 151,113 with a growth rate of -0.38% 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 -3.59% since that time.

151,113
Total Population
266
Population Density (mi²)
16
Population Rank (State)
-574 -0.38%
Annual Population Growth

Berrien County Population

Berrien County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White115,07175.01%
Black or African American20,72713.51%
Two or more races10,3886.77%
Other race3,7522.45%
Asian2,6301.71%
Native American7960.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander470.03%

Berrien County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
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

$44,429

Average Income

$63,152

Median Household Income

15.15%

Poverty Rate