Berrien County, MI

County

Add Comparison

2019 Population

154,133

0.435% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

42.1

0.477% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

16.1%

1.94% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$50,795

3.38% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$150,700

3.01% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

71,622

0.0503% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Berrien County, MI had a population of 154k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $50,795. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Berrien County, MI declined from 154,807 to 154,133, a −0.435% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,135 to $50,795, a 3.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Berrien County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.67%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%). 0% of the households in Berrien County, MI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.7% of the residents in Berrien County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Berrien County, MI are Andrews University (855 degrees awarded in 2020), Lake Michigan College (410 degrees), and Twin City Beauty College (65 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Berrien County, MI was $150,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.7%. Most people in Berrien County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Berrien County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Berrien County, MI borders Cook County, IL, Lake County, IL, LaPorte County, IN, Porter County, IN, St. Joseph County, IN, Cass County, MI, and Van Buren County, MI.

United States Michigan Niles-Benton Harbor, MI

Diversity

Berrien County, MI is home to a population of 154k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 5.63% of Berrien County, MI residents were born outside of the country (8.68k people).

In 2019, there were 5.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Berrien County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.86k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Berrien County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 116
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.4k ± 434
White (Hispanic)
5.86k ± 327

5.48%

Hispanic Population

8.45k people

5.48% of the people in Berrien County, MI are hispanic (8.45k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Berrien County, MI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.63%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.68k people

5.84%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

9.04k people

As of 2019, 5.63% of Berrien County, MI residents (8.68k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Berrien County, MI was 5.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Berrien County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Berrien County, MI was 42.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Berrien County, MI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Berrien County, MI residents was 42.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
80,443 ± 6,935 people
India
73,340 ± 6,624 people
Iraq
55,052 ± 5,745 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,443 Michigan residents, followed by India with 73,340 and Iraq with 55,052.

Citizenship

96.7%

2019 Citizenship

96.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.7% of Berrien County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Berrien County, MI was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Berrien County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,569 ± 281
Korea
1,103 ± 171
Gulf War (1990s)
1,012 ± 166

Berrien County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.24 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

View Full Dashboard

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

View Full Dashboard

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

View Full Dashboard

Economy

Median household income in Berrien County, MI is $50,795. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Berrien County, MI was Census Tract 18 with a value of $100,365, followed by Census Tract 11 and Census Tract 13, with respective values of $91,395 and $79,545.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,622. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Berrien County, MI employs 71.6k people. The largest industries in Berrien County, MI are Manufacturing (14,204 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,072 people), and Retail Trade (7,437 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($132,537), Utilities ($96,763), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($71,797).

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,795

2019 value

± $1,113

3.38%

1 Year Growth

± 3.23%

Households in Berrien County, MI have a median annual income of $50,795, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,135 in 2018, which represents a 3.38% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Berrien County, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

$67,777

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,173

$49,622

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $892

In 2019, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$66,769 ± $4,515
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$58,569 ± $71,898
White
$51,731 ± $750

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Berrien County, MI is from Michigan.

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.476

2018 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2019, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.169% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 18
Census Tract 11
Census Tract 13

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Berrien County, MI was Census Tract 18 with a value of $100,365, followed by Census Tract 11 and Census Tract 13, with respective values of $91,395 and $79,545.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Berrien County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Berrien County, MI (24.3k out of 151k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
13,514 ± 682
Black
8,797 ± 608
Hispanic
2,114 ± 262

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Berrien County, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

71.6k

2019 Value

± 1,561

0.0503%

1 Year growth

± 3%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Berrien County, MI grew at a rate of 0.0503%, from 71.6k employees to 71.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Berrien County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,940 people), Management Occupations (7,372 people), and Production Occupations (7,068 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Berrien County, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Berrien County, MI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,940 people), Management Occupations (7,372 people), and Production Occupations (7,068 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Berrien County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.74 times higher than expected), Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.52 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.21 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Berrien County, MI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($80,045), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($77,446), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($71,937).

Industries

Employment by Industries

71.6k

2019 Value

± 1,561

0.0503%

1 Year growth

± 3%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Berrien County, MI grew at a rate of 0.0503%, from 71.6k employees to 71.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Berrien County, MI, are Manufacturing (14,204 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,072 people), and Retail Trade (7,437 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Berrien County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Berrien County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Berrien County, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (14,204 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,072 people), and Retail Trade (7,437 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Berrien County, MI has an unusually high number of Utilities (3.12 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.98 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.41 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Berrien County, MI, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($132,537), Utilities ($96,763), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($71,797).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Berrien County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Berrien County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Michigan.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Berrien County, MI

52.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
75.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
73.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Washtenaw County, MI
72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Berrien County, MI awarded 1,330 degrees. The student population of Berrien County, MI is skewed towards women, with 2,611 male students and 3,338 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Berrien County, MI are White (594 and 48.5%), followed by Black or African American (232 and 19%), Hispanic or Latino (187 and 15.3%), and Asian (109 and 8.91%).

The largest universities in Berrien County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Andrews University (855 and 64.3%), Lake Michigan College (410 and 30.8%), and Twin City Beauty College (65 and 4.89%).

The most popular majors in Berrien County, MI are Divinity & Ministry (141 and 10.6%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (106 and 7.97%), and General Studies (78 and 5.86%).

The median tuition costs in Berrien County, MI are $29,808 for private four year colleges, and $6,743 and $6,743 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
66 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
46 degree-majorss awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
106 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Berrien County, MI was General Studies with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Berrien County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Andrews University
855 degrees awarded
Lake Michigan College
410 degrees awarded
Twin City Beauty College
65 degrees awarded

$6,743

Median In-State Public

$29,808

Median Private

In 2020, the Berrien County, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Andrews University with 855 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

555

Degrees Awarded to Men

775

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 555 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Berrien County, MI, which is 0.716 times less than the 775 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Berrien County, MI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
594 degrees awarded
Black or African American
232 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
187 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Berrien County, MI was White students. These 594 degrees mean that there were 2.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 232 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Berrien County, MI was $150,700 in 2019, which is 0.627 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $146,300 to $150,700, a 3.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Berrien County, MI is 70.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Berrien County, MI have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Berrien County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$150,700

2019 Median

± $2,565

$146,300

2018 Median

± $2,896

In 2019, the median property value in Berrien County, MI grew to to $150,700 from the previous year's value of $146,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Berrien County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Berrien County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,795

Median Household Income

± $1,113

63.7k

Number of Households

± 1,460

In 2019, the median household income of the 63.7k households in Berrien County, MI grew to $50,795 from the previous year's value of $49,135.

The following chart displays the households in Berrien County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Berrien County, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Berrien County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

70.7%

2019 Homeownership

69.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 70.7% of the housing units in Berrien County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Berrien County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Berrien County, MI have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.94% of the workforce in Berrien County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Berrien County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (9.32%)
Worked At Home (3.65%)

In 2019, 82% of workers in Berrien County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.32%) and those who worked at home (3.65%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Berrien County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Berrien County, MI have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

93.1% of the population of Berrien County, MI has health coverage, with 44.5% on employee plans, 19.8% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.985% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Berrien County, MI see 1243 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.9% decrease from the previous year (1307 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1667 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 419 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Montmorency County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.6%). Additionally, Gratiot County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,243 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Berrien County, MI

Primary care physicians in Berrien County, MI see an average of 1,243 patients per year. This represents a 4.9% decrease from the previous year (1,307 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Berrien County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.93%

Uninsured

44.5%

Employer Coverage

19.8%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

0.985%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Berrien County, MI declined by 11.2% from 7.81% to 6.93%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Berrien County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.