Bay County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bay County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26017
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 017
Geography
- Land Area
- 442.41 sq mi
- Water Area
- 188.31 sq mi
- Total Area
- 630.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.699711
- Longitude
- -83.978701
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 102,577
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 82,472
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 96,567 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 6,008 | 5.9% |
| White | 91,575 | 89.3% |
| Black | 1,248 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 435 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 114 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 144 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 78,539 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 3,936 | 4.8% |
| White | 75,170 | 91.1% |
| Black | 1,686 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 596 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 907 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 133 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 103,008
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,104
- Poverty Rate
- 13.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 13,520
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 93,440 | 90.7% |
| Black | 1,234 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 525 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 82,669
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 48,324 | 58.5% |
| Republican | 24,500 | 29.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,845 | 11.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 40,104 | 48.5% |
| Female | 42,564 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 66,723 | 80.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,524 | 4.3% |
| Black | 304 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 543 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 48,757
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 39,984 | 59.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,540 | 43.7% |
| Black | 101 | 33.2% |
| Asian | 271 | 49.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 22,944 | 57.2% |
| Female | 25,813 | 60.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 22,263 (29.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 16,659 (22.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 48,659
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $155,680
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $885
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.