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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 (miĀ²)
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

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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

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