Bay County, Michigan

Total Population: 103,235

County Seat: Bay City

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Median Home Value

$135,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,523

Across all households

Median Age

43.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.8%
Two or More Races3.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

19.8%

65 Years and Over

21.3%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

4.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,523

Mean Household Income

$77,994

Per Capita Income

$34,858

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$135,100

Median Rent

$809/mo

Total Housing Units

48,620

Owner-Occupied

76.4%

Renter-Occupied

23.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Married Couple Households

44.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.4%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

87.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 26017.