Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 103,008 (100%) |
| Population Density | 233 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 22 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,763 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,602 |
| Median Home Value | $152,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 48,659 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 34,745 (71.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,358 (21.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,556 (7.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 45,103 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 27,041 (60.0%) |
The table below compares Bay County to the other 83 counties and county equivalents in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 20 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 15 | 83rd |
| Median Household Income | # 52 | 39th |
| Per Capita Income | # 39 | 54th |
| Diversity Index | # 37 | 56th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.