Bay County's estimated 2026 population is 101,814 with a growth rate of -0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bay County is the 20th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 107,678 and has seen a growth of -5.45% since that time.
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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