Bay City is a city located in Bay County Michigan. Bay City has a 2024 population of 31,905. It is also the county seat of Bay County. Bay City is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -2.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,611 in 2020.
The average household income in Bay City is $63,697 with a poverty rate of 21.49%. The median age in Bay City is 39.7 years: 38.1 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bay City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,056 | 86.47% |
| Two or more races | 2,879 | 8.87% |
| Black or African American | 880 | 2.71% |
| Other race | 319 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 175 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.19% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,557 | 2.2 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Non Family | 6,998 | 1.17 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 4,719 | 3.04 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 2,204 | 3.36 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Male | 636 | 3.32 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,779 | 7.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,988 | 8.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,864 | 12.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,295 | 5.66% |
| High School Graduate | 8,061 | 35.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 837 | 3.66% |
| Some College | 6,048 | 26.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,177 | 17,230 | 3,684 |
| Hispanic | 1,859 | 1,517 | 176 |
| 2+ Races | 1,575 | 1,211 | 130 |
| Black | 603 | 566 | 31 |
| Other Race | 262 | 180 | 14 |
| Asian | 175 | 175 | 146 |
| Islander | 75 | 75 | 60 |
| Native American | 41 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,832 | $60,305 | $50,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,938 | $91,875 | $70,098 |
| High School Graduate | $33,838 | $42,987 | $22,849 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,498 | $25,575 | $23,175 |
| Overall | $37,351 | $42,899 | $32,027 |
| Some College | $36,729 | $46,154 | $30,111 |
$37,351
Average Earnings
$42,899
Average Male
$32,027
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.24% of Bay City residents speak only English, while 3.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,998 | 5,300 | 20.39% |
| Hispanic | 3,464 | 952 | 27.48% |
| Multiple | 2,850 | 754 | 26.46% |
| Black | 802 | 154 | 19.2% |
| Other | 319 | 107 | 33.54% |
| Asian | 175 | 20 | 11.43% |
| Native | 53 | 16 | 30.19% |
21.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.99%
Male Poverty Rate
23.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bay City is Other, with 33.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bay City is Asian, with 11.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.1% |
| High School | 20.43% |
| Some College | 15.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.24% |
| Female Employed | 13.27% |
| Male Employed | 9.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $77,555 |
| Households | $47,904 | $63,697 |
| Married Families | $72,771 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,410 | $42,930 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,931
Number of Veterans
1,744
Male Veterans
187
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 636 |
| Second Gulf War | 492 |
| First Gulf War | 425 |
| World War II | 18 |
| Korea | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 533 |
| 65 to 74 | 528 |
| 75+ | 347 |
| 55 to 64 | 265 |
| 18 to 34 | 258 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,683 | 7.49% |
| 2+ Races | 192 | 9.48% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 6.92% |
| Black | 30 | 4.19% |
| Other Race | 26 | 9.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.1%
Born in Bay City
98.16%
Native Born
1.84%
Foreign Born
0.92%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
98.16% of Bay City residents were born in the United States, with 87.1% having been born in Michigan. 0.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 31,024 | -176 | -0.56% |
| 2028 | 31,200 | -176 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 31,376 | -177 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 31,553 | -176 | -0.55% |
| 2025 | 31,729 | -176 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 31,905 | -177 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 32,082 | -126 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 32,208 | -237 | -0.73% |
| 2021 | 32,445 | -166 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 32,611 | -50 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 32,661 | -274 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 32,935 | -200 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 33,135 | -197 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 33,332 | -398 | -1.18% |
| 2015 | 33,730 | -328 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 34,058 | -308 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 34,366 | -147 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 34,513 | -227 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 34,740 | -139 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 34,879 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 36,817 | -2,119 | -5.44% |
| 1990 | 38,936 | -2,657 | -6.39% |
| 1980 | 41,593 | -7,856 | -15.89% |
| 1970 | 49,449 | -4,155 | -7.75% |
| 1960 | 53,604 | 1,081 | 2.06% |
| 1950 | 52,523 | 4,567 | 9.52% |
| 1940 | 47,956 | 601 | 1.27% |
| 1930 | 47,355 | -199 | -0.42% |
| 1920 | 47,554 | 2,388 | 5.29% |
| 1910 | 45,166 | 17,538 | 63.48% |
| 1900 | 27,628 | -211 | -0.76% |
| 1890 | 27,839 | 7,146 | 34.53% |
| 1880 | 20,693 | 13,629 | 192.94% |
| 1870 | 7,064 | -23,960 | -77.23% |