Berrien County's estimated 2026 population is 152,494 with a growth rate of 0.03% 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 -2.71% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.7 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 42 years
There are 120,596 adults, (32,703 of whom are seniors) in Berrien County.
Female: 77,912 (50.8%)
Male: 75,376 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Berrien County includes 73.95% White, 13.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113,353 | 73.95% |
| Black or African American | 20,232 | 13.2% |
| Two or more races | 11,988 | 7.82% |
| Other race | 4,512 | 2.94% |
| Asian | 2,761 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 409 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.02% |
Berrien County's average per capita income is $44,463. Household income levels show a median of $65,425. The poverty rate stands at 15.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,093 | $128,841 |
| Families | $84,171 | $109,111 |
| Households | $65,425 | $89,826 |
| Non Families | $37,882 | $53,637 |
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