Berrien County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Berrien County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26021
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 567.80 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1013.68 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1581.47 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.791382
- Longitude
- -86.742543
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 148,971
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 116,694
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 140,971 | 94.6% |
| Hispanic | 7,996 | 5.4% |
| White | 113,053 | 75.9% |
| Black | 19,520 | 13.1% |
| Asian | 1,989 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 260 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 527 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 112,121 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 4,573 | 3.9% |
| White | 92,708 | 79.4% |
| Black | 15,559 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 2,371 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,396 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 290 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 153,288
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,248
- Poverty Rate
- 14.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 22,693
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 113,353 | 73.9% |
| Black | 20,232 | 13.2% |
| Asian | 2,761 | 1.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 123,397
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 67,873 | 55.0% |
| Republican | 38,450 | 31.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 17,074 | 13.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 59,869 | 48.5% |
| Female | 63,526 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 87,098 | 70.6% |
| Hispanic | 4,920 | 4.0% |
| Black | 15,629 | 12.7% |
| Asian | 1,550 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 63,083
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 48,898 | 56.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,546 | 31.4% |
| Black | 4,092 | 26.2% |
| Asian | 614 | 39.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 29,466 | 49.2% |
| Female | 33,617 | 52.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 26,266 (24.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 33,482 (30.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 77,276
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $225,804
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,028
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 11.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.