Bay County, MI
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Bay County Overview
103,752
TOTAL POPULATION
51,394
MALE POPULATION
52,358
FEMALE POPULATION
98.16
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.88
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,331
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,163
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,887
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,752
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
50,781
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Bay County Area Codes
Race in Bay County
The most populous races in Bay County are White / Caucasian (95,552 | 92.1%), Hispanic or Latino (5,963 | 5.8%), and Two or more Races (5,349 | 5.2%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 529 | 0.5% |
| Black / African American | 1,404 | 1.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 55 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,963 | 5.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 202 | 0.2% |
| White / Caucasian | 95,552 | 92.1% |
| Two or more Races | 5,349 | 5.2% |
| Some other Race | 661 | 0.6% |
| Total | 103,752 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Bay County
The most populous ancestries reported in Bay County are German (27,716 | 26.7%), Polish (16,348 | 15.8%), Irish (10,535 | 10.2%), French (9,682 | 9.3%), and English (7,969 | 7.7%), together accounting for 69.6% of all Bay County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 61 | 0.1% |
| Albanian | 16 | 0.0% |
| American | 3,557 | 3.4% |
| Apache | 104 | 0.1% |
| Arab | 243 | 0.2% |
| Argentinean | 10 | 0.0% |
| Australian | 10 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 127 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 487 | 0.5% |
| Bhutanese | 203 | 0.2% |
| Blackfeet | 129 | 0.1% |
| Brazilian | 60 | 0.1% |
| British | 313 | 0.3% |
| Bulgarian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Burmese | 177 | 0.2% |
| Canadian | 276 | 0.3% |
| Celtic | 18 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 62 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 233 | 0.2% |
| Chippewa | 312 | 0.3% |
| Colombian | 122 | 0.1% |
| Costa Rican | 6 | 0.0% |
| Cree | 28 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 54 | 0.1% |
| Cuban | 46 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 366 | 0.4% |
| Czechoslovakian | 75 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 225 | 0.2% |
| Dominican | 52 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 2,237 | 2.2% |
| Eastern European | 352 | 0.3% |
| Ecuadorian | 5 | 0.0% |
| English | 7,969 | 7.7% |
| European | 1,736 | 1.7% |
| Filipino | 7 | 0.0% |
| Finnish | 280 | 0.3% |
| French | 9,682 | 9.3% |
| French American Indian | 34 | 0.0% |
| French Canadian | 2,978 | 2.9% |
| German | 27,716 | 26.7% |
| German Russian | 14 | 0.0% |
| Greek | 336 | 0.3% |
| Haitian | 13 | 0.0% |
| Hmong | 59 | 0.1% |
| Honduran | 11 | 0.0% |
| Houma | 5 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 1,028 | 1.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 175 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 10,535 | 10.2% |
| Italian | 1,854 | 1.8% |
| Jordanian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 258 | 0.3% |
| Latvian | 23 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 237 | 0.2% |
| Lithuanian | 125 | 0.1% |
| Lumbee | 5 | 0.0% |
| Luxembourger | 6 | 0.0% |
| Malaysian | 53 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 5,330 | 5.1% |
| Mexican American Indian | 165 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian | 53 | 0.1% |
| Navajo | 1 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 24 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 79 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 646 | 0.6% |
| Ottawa | 17 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania German | 331 | 0.3% |
| Pima | 95 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 16,348 | 15.8% |
| Portuguese | 40 | 0.0% |
| Pueblo | 12 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 106 | 0.1% |
| Romanian | 27 | 0.0% |
| Russian | 650 | 0.6% |
| Salvadoran | 45 | 0.0% |
| Samoan | 8 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 159 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 566 | 0.5% |
| Scottish | 2,111 | 2.0% |
| Serbian | 76 | 0.1% |
| Shoshone | 74 | 0.1% |
| Sioux | 29 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 138 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 103 | 0.1% |
| Slovene | 3 | 0.0% |
| Somali | 6 | 0.0% |
| South American | 137 | 0.1% |
| South American Indian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 31 | 0.0% |
| Spanish | 77 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 35 | 0.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 96 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 657 | 0.6% |
| Swiss | 272 | 0.3% |
| Thai | 31 | 0.0% |
| Ukrainian | 198 | 0.2% |
| Welsh | 251 | 0.2% |
| West Indian | 36 | 0.0% |
| Yaqui | 61 | 0.1% |
| Yugoslavian | 20 | 0.0% | View All 100 Rows |
Immigrants in Bay County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bay County came from Asia (419 | 0.4%), Europe (264 | 0.3%), Latin America (218 | 0.2%), Central America (169 | 0.2%), and Eastern Asia (162 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.2% of all Bay County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 22 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 419 | 0.4% |
| Australia | 10 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 21 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 62 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 13 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 169 | 0.2% |
| China | 59 | 0.1% |
| Colombia | 15 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rica | 6 | 0.0% |
| Croatia | 8 | 0.0% |
| Cuba | 5 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 162 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Europe | 144 | 0.1% |
| Egypt | 12 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 45 | 0.0% |
| England | 7 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 264 | 0.3% |
| Germany | 78 | 0.1% |
| Haiti | 8 | 0.0% |
| Honduras | 22 | 0.0% |
| India | 10 | 0.0% |
| Indonesia | 51 | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 10 | 0.0% |
| Italy | 10 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 24 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 79 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 218 | 0.2% |
| Mexico | 96 | 0.1% |
| Nepal | 62 | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | 11 | 0.0% |
| Nigeria | 10 | 0.0% |
| Northern Africa | 12 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 21 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 18 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 78 | 0.1% |
| Poland | 91 | 0.1% |
| Russia | 45 | 0.0% |
| Scotland | 4 | 0.0% |
| South America | 36 | 0.0% |
| South Central Asia | 72 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 153 | 0.2% |
| Southern Europe | 10 | 0.0% |
| Taiwan | 7 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 24 | 0.0% |
| Western Africa | 10 | 0.0% |
| Western Asia | 32 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 89 | 0.1% | View All 48 Rows |
Sex and Age in Bay County
Sex and Age in Bay County
The most populous age groups in Bay County are 60 to 64 Years (4,154 | 8.1%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (4,086 | 7.8%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,609 (5.1%) | 2,392 (4.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 3,252 (6.3%) | 2,682 (5.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 2,728 (5.3%) | 2,897 (5.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 3,208 (6.2%) | 3,124 (6.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 2,915 (5.7%) | 2,793 (5.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 3,395 (6.6%) | 3,116 (5.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 3,049 (5.9%) | 2,997 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 2,947 (5.7%) | 2,914 (5.6%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 3,287 (6.4%) | 3,116 (5.9%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 3,007 (5.9%) | 2,922 (5.6%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 3,574 (7.0%) | 3,416 (6.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 3,549 (6.9%) | 4,086 (7.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 4,154 (8.1%) | 4,016 (7.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 3,213 (6.2%) | 3,339 (6.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 2,807 (5.5%) | 3,203 (6.1%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 1,919 (3.7%) | 2,220 (4.2%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 1,053 (2.1%) | 1,266 (2.4%) |
| 85 Years and over | 728 (1.4%) | 1,859 (3.5%) |
| Total | 51,394 (100.0%) | 52,358 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Bay County
Median Family Size in Bay County
The median family size in Bay County is 2.85 persons per family, with married-couple families (19,889 | 71.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.87 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,357 | 8.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.78 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 19,889 (71.9%) | 2.87 |
| Single Male/Father | 2,357 (8.5%) | 2.78 |
| Single Female/Mother | 5,415 (19.6%) | 2.83 |
| Total Families | 27,661 (100.0%) | 2.85 |
Median Household Size in Bay County
The median household size in Bay County is 2.28 persons per household, with single male/father households (2,357 | 5.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.18 persons per household. non-family households (17,338 | 38.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 19,889 (44.2%) | 2.89 |
| Single Male/Father | 2,357 (5.2%) | 3.18 |
| Single Female/Mother | 5,415 (12.0%) | 3.12 |
| Non-family | 17,338 (38.5%) | 1.19 |
| Total Households | 44,999 (100.0%) | 2.28 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bay County
Out of a total of 44,999 households in Bay County, 27,661 (61.5%) are family households, while 17,338 (38.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 13,720, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 14,691.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 14,691 (32.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 13,720 (30.5%) | 2,386 (5.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 6,305 (14.0%) | 212 (0.5%) |
| 4-Person Households | 5,121 (11.4%) | 38 (0.1%) |
| 5-Person Households | 1,545 (3.4%) | 4 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 656 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 314 (0.7%) | 7 (0.0%) |
| Total | 27,661 (61.5%) | 17,338 (38.5%) |
Female Fertility in Bay County
Fertility by Age in Bay County
Average fertility rate in Bay County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 93.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.4% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 46 (4.7%) | 15.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 831 (84.4%) | 93.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 108 (11.0%) | 11.0 |
| Total | 985 (100.0%) | 45.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bay County
42.0% of women with births (985) in Bay County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 41.7% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 351 (42.2%) | 480 (57.8%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 63 (58.3%) | 45 (41.7%) |
| Total | 414 (42.0%) | 571 (58.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Bay County
Average fertility rate in Bay County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 60.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 40.0% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 82 (8.3%) | 22.0 |
| High School Diploma | 307 (31.2%) | 60.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 394 (40.0%) | 49.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 133 (13.5%) | 36.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 69 (7.0%) | 57.0 |
| Total | 985 (100.0%) | 45.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bay County
58.0% of women with births in Bay County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 85.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 12 (14.6%) | 70 (85.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 63 (20.5%) | 244 (79.5%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 159 (40.4%) | 235 (59.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 111 (83.5%) | 22 (16.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 69 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 414 (42.0%) | 571 (58.0%) |
Income in Bay County
Income Overview in Bay County
Per Capita Income in Bay County is $33,331, while median incomes of families and households are $75,163 and $57,887 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 103,752 | $33,331 |
| Median Family Income | 27,661 | $75,163 |
| Mean Family Income | 27,661 | $90,772 |
| Median Household Income | 44,999 | $57,887 |
| Mean Household Income | 44,999 | $75,302 |
| Income Deficit | 27,661 | $10,752 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 103,752 | 29.04% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 103,752 | 70.96¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 103,752 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Bay County
Average Earnings in Bay County are $35,737, $42,308 for men and $30,022 for women, a difference of 29.0%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 27,390 (52.0%) | $42,308 |
| Female | 25,261 (48.0%) | $30,022 |
| Total | 52,651 (100.0%) | $35,737 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bay County
The most common earnings brackets in Bay County are $100,000+ for men (3,172 | 11.6%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,896 | 7.5%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 1,354 (4.9%) | 1,113 (4.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 844 (3.1%) | 1,231 (4.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 787 (2.9%) | 1,372 (5.4%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 458 (1.7%) | 1,085 (4.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 981 (3.6%) | 1,154 (4.6%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 773 (2.8%) | 1,015 (4.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 821 (3.0%) | 858 (3.4%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 663 (2.4%) | 933 (3.7%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 833 (3.0%) | 840 (3.3%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 715 (2.6%) | 1,128 (4.5%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 1,489 (5.4%) | 1,896 (7.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 1,879 (6.9%) | 1,656 (6.6%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 1,390 (5.1%) | 1,456 (5.8%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 1,422 (5.2%) | 1,458 (5.8%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 1,078 (3.9%) | 1,262 (5.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 1,207 (4.4%) | 991 (3.9%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 2,302 (8.4%) | 1,744 (6.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 2,219 (8.1%) | 1,029 (4.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,003 (11.0%) | 1,726 (6.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 3,172 (11.6%) | 1,314 (5.2%) |
| Total | 27,390 (100.0%) | 25,261 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bay County
Average earnings in Bay County are $48,255 for men and $35,502 for women, a difference of 26.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $92,917, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $23,911. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,375, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,081.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $23,911 | $21,081 |
| High School Diploma | $41,524 | $24,833 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $50,000 | $34,802 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,031 | $45,389 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,917 | $75,375 |
| Total | $48,255 | $35,502 |
Family Income in Bay County
Family Income Brackets in Bay County
According to the Bay County family income data, there are 5,394 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 775 families (2.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 940 | 3.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 775 | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,521 | 5.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,075 | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,098 | 11.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,394 | 19.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,592 | 16.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5,145 | 18.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,351 | 8.5% |
| $200,000+ | 1,770 | 6.4% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bay County
6-person families (503 | 1.8%) account for the highest median family income in Bay County with $104,063 per family, while 2-person families (14,850 | 53.7%) have the highest median income of $33,378 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 14,850 (53.7%) | $66,757 |
| 3-Person Families | 6,178 (22.3%) | $74,576 |
| 4-Person Families | 4,558 (16.5%) | $96,831 |
| 5-Person Families | 1,343 (4.9%) | $101,250 |
| 6-Person Families | 503 (1.8%) | $104,063 |
| 7+ Person Families | 229 (0.8%) | $0 |
| Total | 27,661 (100.0%) | $75,163 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bay County
The median family income in Bay County is $75,163, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,806) having the highest median family income of $142,857, while families with no earners (5,817) have the lowest median family income of $49,932, accounting for 10.1% and 21.0% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 5,817 (21.0%) | $49,932 |
| 1 Earner | 9,118 (33.0%) | $55,413 |
| 2 Earners | 9,920 (35.9%) | $99,541 |
| 3+ Earners | 2,806 (10.1%) | $142,857 |
| Total | 27,661 (100.0%) | $75,163 |
Household Income in Bay County
Household Income Brackets in Bay County
With 8,100 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bay County, accounting for 18.0% of all households. In contrast, only 2,025 households (4.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 2,565 | 5.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,565 | 5.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,465 | 7.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,725 | 10.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6,300 | 14.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8,100 | 18.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6,345 | 14.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,345 | 14.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,565 | 5.7% |
| $200,000+ | 2,025 | 4.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Bay County
The median household income in Bay County is $57,887, with the highest median household income of $70,082 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 16,815 households (37.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,108, with 1,547 households (3.4%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 1,547 (3.4%) | $40,108 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 12,580 (28.0%) | $65,031 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 16,815 (37.4%) | $70,082 |
| 65+ Years | 14,057 (31.2%) | $44,130 |
| Total | 44,999 (100.0%) | $57,887 |
Poverty in Bay County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bay County
With 13.5% poverty level for males and 17.1% for females among the residents of Bay County, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 925 males (35.6%) and 1,067 females (27.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 925 (35.6%) | 609 (26.0%) |
| 5 Years | 133 (20.6%) | 118 (19.2%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 549 (15.6%) | 746 (24.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 305 (17.4%) | 277 (15.2%) |
| 15 Years | 124 (18.0%) | 84 (14.5%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 366 (27.3%) | 313 (22.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 565 (13.9%) | 1,067 (27.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 953 (15.0%) | 1,344 (22.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 681 (11.0%) | 908 (15.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 629 (9.6%) | 783 (12.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 936 (12.2%) | 1,164 (14.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 379 (6.3%) | 774 (11.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 334 (9.2%) | 649 (13.0%) |
| Total | 6,879 (13.5%) | 8,836 (17.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bay County
According to the poverty statistics in Bay County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.7% of males and 88.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,671 (64.4%) | 1,734 (74.0%) |
| 5 Years | 513 (79.4%) | 497 (80.8%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 2,974 (84.4%) | 2,358 (76.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 1,446 (82.6%) | 1,548 (84.8%) |
| 15 Years | 564 (82.0%) | 496 (85.5%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 973 (72.7%) | 1,088 (77.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 3,501 (86.1%) | 2,867 (72.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 5,416 (85.0%) | 4,764 (78.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 5,491 (89.0%) | 5,089 (84.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 5,935 (90.4%) | 5,550 (87.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 6,751 (87.8%) | 6,929 (85.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5,603 (93.7%) | 5,723 (88.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3,287 (90.8%) | 4,332 (87.0%) |
| Total | 44,125 (86.5%) | 42,975 (83.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bay County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bay County show that 4.2% or 831 of the total 19,889 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 61.5%, comprising of 32 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.2%, which includes 301 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 13,120 (97.8%) | 301 (2.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 5,009 (95.2%) | 254 (4.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 909 (78.8%) | 244 (21.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 20 (38.5%) | 32 (61.5%) |
| Total | 19,058 (95.8%) | 831 (4.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bay County
According to the poverty data in Bay County, 14.5% or 342 single-father households and 31.5% or 1,708 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 96 households (48.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 30 (3.7%) | 244 (12.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 216 (16.0%) | 1,098 (38.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 96 (48.2%) | 321 (57.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (100.0%) |
| Total | 342 (14.5%) | 1,708 (31.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bay County
The poverty data for Bay County shows that 831 of the married-couple family households (4.2%) and 2,050 of the single-parent households (26.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (61.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 301 (2.2%) | 274 (10.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 254 (4.8%) | 1,314 (31.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 244 (21.2%) | 417 (55.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 32 (61.5%) | 45 (100.0%) |
| Total | 831 (4.2%) | 2,050 (26.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Bay County
Employment by Class of Employer in Bay County
Among the 47,237 employed individuals in Bay County, private company employees (32,989 | 69.8%), not-for-profit organizations (5,046 | 10.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (2,886 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 32,989 | 69.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 1,370 | 2.9% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 2,886 | 6.1% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 5,046 | 10.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 2,837 | 6.0% |
| State Government Employees | 1,402 | 3.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 686 | 1.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 21 | 0.0% |
| Total | 47,237 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Bay County
According to the labor force statistics for Bay County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (85,924), 59.1% or 50,781 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 2,437 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 87.2% or 4,977 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.1% or 278 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 2,507 (49.5%) | 278 (11.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 4,977 (87.2%) | 408 (8.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 5,502 (84.5%) | 330 (6.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 5,006 (82.8%) | 220 (4.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 10,486 (85.5%) | 493 (4.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 10,296 (79.7%) | 329 (3.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 5,436 (71.2%) | 141 (2.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 4,191 (51.3%) | 126 (3.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,997 (15.9%) | 130 (6.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 353 (3.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 50,781 (59.1%) | 2,437 (4.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bay County
According to labor force statistics for Bay County, 76.4% of individuals (40,908) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (53,545) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 1,636 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.8% or 9,844 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.9% or 365 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 2,448 (53.9%) | 677 (14.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 11,880 (70.5%) | 910 (5.4%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 16,752 (80.0%) | 628 (3.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 9,844 (87.8%) | 146 (1.3%) |
| Total | 40,908 (76.4%) | 2,142 (4.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Bay County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bay County are Management (3,752 | 7.8%), Community & Social Service (3,644 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,494 | 7.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,455 | 5.1%), and Health Technologists (2,263 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bay County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (91.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (70.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.3%), Education, Arts & Media (81.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (80.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 2,009 (53.5%) | 1,743 (46.5%) |
| Business & Financial | 706 (40.1%) | 1,053 (59.9%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 1,976 (80.5%) | 479 (19.5%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 500 (70.7%) | 207 (29.3%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 1,063 (91.7%) | 96 (8.3%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 413 (70.1%) | 176 (29.9%) |
| Community & Social Service | 943 (25.9%) | 2,701 (74.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 117 (18.3%) | 521 (81.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 176 (48.3%) | 188 (51.6%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 386 (19.1%) | 1,635 (80.9%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 264 (42.5%) | 357 (57.5%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 583 (16.7%) | 2,911 (83.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 470 (20.8%) | 1,793 (79.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 6,217 (41.2%) | 8,887 (58.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 24,882 (51.5%) | 23,412 (48.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Bay County are Healthcare Support (2,752 | 5.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (2,558 | 5.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,690 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (1,298 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (605 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Bay County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (91.3%), Security & Protection (82.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.7%), Personal Care & Service (80.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 448 (16.3%) | 2,304 (83.7%) |
| Security & Protection | 496 (82.0%) | 109 (18.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 285 (76.2%) | 89 (23.8%) |
| Law Enforcement | 211 (91.3%) | 20 (8.7%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 1,131 (44.2%) | 1,427 (55.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 922 (54.6%) | 768 (45.4%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 256 (19.7%) | 1,042 (80.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,253 (36.5%) | 5,650 (63.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 24,882 (51.5%) | 23,412 (48.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bay County are Office & Administration (5,781 | 12.0%), and Sales & Related (5,311 | 11.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 2,296 (43.2%) | 3,015 (56.8%) |
| Office & Administration | 1,443 (25.0%) | 4,338 (75.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,739 (33.7%) | 7,353 (66.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 24,882 (51.5%) | 23,412 (48.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bay County are Construction & Extraction (2,509 | 5.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,329 | 4.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (233 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 207 (88.8%) | 26 (11.2%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 2,399 (95.6%) | 110 (4.4%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 2,300 (98.8%) | 29 (1.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 4,906 (96.8%) | 165 (3.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 24,882 (51.5%) | 23,412 (48.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bay County are Production (4,422 | 9.2%), Transportation (1,985 | 4.1%), and Material Moving (1,717 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 3,726 (84.3%) | 696 (15.7%) |
| Transportation | 1,710 (86.2%) | 275 (13.9%) |
| Material Moving | 1,331 (77.5%) | 386 (22.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 6,767 (83.3%) | 1,357 (16.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 24,882 (51.5%) | 23,412 (48.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Bay County
Employment Industries in Bay County
The major employment industries in Bay County include Health Care & Social Assistance (9,210 | 19.1%), Manufacturing (8,325 | 17.2%), Retail Trade (6,227 | 12.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (3,655 | 7.6%), and Educational Services (3,203 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bay County
The Bay County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (90.2%), and Utilities (85.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.2%), Educational Services (70.9%), and Finance & Insurance (60.9%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 380 (77.1%) | 113 (22.9%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 2,510 (90.2%) | 274 (9.8%) |
| Manufacturing | 6,463 (77.6%) | 1,862 (22.4%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 818 (74.6%) | 279 (25.4%) |
| Retail Trade | 3,255 (52.3%) | 2,972 (47.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,230 (72.1%) | 475 (27.9%) |
| Utilities | 561 (85.3%) | 97 (14.7%) |
| Information | 373 (59.9%) | 250 (40.1%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 693 (39.1%) | 1,079 (60.9%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 229 (39.6%) | 349 (60.4%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 782 (49.4%) | 800 (50.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 952 (58.4%) | 679 (41.6%) |
| Educational Services | 933 (29.1%) | 2,270 (70.9%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 1,826 (19.8%) | 7,384 (80.2%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 337 (47.4%) | 374 (52.6%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 1,664 (45.5%) | 1,991 (54.5%) |
| Public Administration | 645 (44.5%) | 803 (55.5%) |
| Total | 24,882 (51.5%) | 23,412 (48.5%) |
Education in Bay County
School Enrollment in Bay County
The most common levels of schooling among the 21,086 students in Bay County are high school (5,423 | 25.7%), middle school (4,567 | 21.7%), and elementary school (4,399 | 20.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 1,270 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 1,176 | 5.6% |
| Elementary School | 4,399 | 20.9% |
| Middle School | 4,567 | 21.7% |
| High School | 5,423 | 25.7% |
| College / Undergraduate | 3,671 | 17.4% |
| Graduate / Professional | 580 | 2.8% |
| Total | 21,086 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bay County
Out of a total of 21,086 students who are enrolled in schools in Bay County, 3,079 (14.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 18,007 (85.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 519 (57.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,424 (93.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 391 (43.0%) | 519 (57.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 4,448 (80.5%) | 1,078 (19.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 4,824 (88.3%) | 641 (11.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 3,618 (92.8%) | 280 (7.2%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 1,424 (93.1%) | 105 (6.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 1,441 (85.4%) | 247 (14.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 1,008 (90.5%) | 106 (9.5%) |
| 35 Years and over | 845 (88.4%) | 111 (11.6%) |
| Total | 18,007 (85.4%) | 3,079 (14.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bay County
Business (4,022 | 24.6%), education (2,734 | 16.7%), science & technology (1,907 | 11.7%), arts & humanities (1,479 | 9.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (1,114 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 16,332 individuals in Bay County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 375 | 2.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 1,114 | 6.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 552 | 3.4% |
| Psychology | 722 | 4.4% |
| Social Sciences | 702 | 4.3% |
| Engineering | 996 | 6.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 126 | 0.8% |
| Science & Technology | 1,907 | 11.7% |
| Business | 4,022 | 24.6% |
| Education | 2,734 | 16.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 389 | 2.4% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 367 | 2.2% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 434 | 2.7% |
| Communications | 413 | 2.5% |
| Arts & Humanities | 1,479 | 9.1% |
| Total | 16,332 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Bay County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bay County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bay County are males with 2 vehicles (10,484, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (9,416, making up 46.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 862 (3.5%) | 434 (1.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 4,011 (16.4%) | 5,099 (22.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 10,484 (43.0%) | 9,416 (41.3%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 5,510 (22.6%) | 5,198 (22.8%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 2,481 (10.2%) | 1,820 (8.0%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 1,055 (4.3%) | 835 (3.7%) |
| Total | 24,403 (100.0%) | 22,802 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Bay County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bay County are 10 to 14 minutes (7,647 commuters, 17.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (7,410 commuters, 16.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (6,950 commuters, 15.8%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 1,555 | 3.5% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 4,913 | 11.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 7,647 | 17.4% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 7,410 | 16.8% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 6,950 | 15.8% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 3,417 | 7.8% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 4,977 | 11.3% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 1,590 | 3.6% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 1,216 | 2.8% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,948 | 4.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,405 | 3.2% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 1,002 | 2.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Bay County
The most common commute times in Bay County are 15 to 19 minutes (4,043 commuters, 17.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (3,890 commuters, 18.9%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 717 (3.1%) | 838 (4.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 2,045 (8.7%) | 2,868 (13.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 3,757 (16.0%) | 3,890 (18.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 4,043 (17.3%) | 3,367 (16.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 3,591 (15.3%) | 3,359 (16.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,763 (7.5%) | 1,654 (8.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,828 (12.1%) | 2,149 (10.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 936 (4.0%) | 654 (3.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 752 (3.2%) | 464 (2.2%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,327 (5.7%) | 621 (3.0%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 906 (3.9%) | 499 (2.4%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 752 (3.2%) | 250 (1.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bay County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Bay County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,318, 14.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,500, 17.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,651 (7.0%) | 758 (3.7%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1,031 (4.4%) | 393 (1.9%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 2,073 (8.8%) | 641 (3.1%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,064 (8.8%) | 1,236 (6.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 2,417 (10.3%) | 2,215 (10.7%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 3,318 (14.2%) | 3,230 (15.7%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 2,602 (11.1%) | 3,500 (17.0%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 1,841 (7.9%) | 1,765 (8.6%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 535 (2.3%) | 1,127 (5.5%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 1,046 (4.5%) | 1,237 (6.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 532 (2.3%) | 857 (4.2%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 267 (1.1%) | 258 (1.3%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 1,933 (8.3%) | 1,578 (7.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 2,107 (9.0%) | 1,818 (8.8%) |
| Total | 23,417 (100.0%) | 20,613 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Bay County
Occupancy by Ownership in Bay County
Of the total 44,999 dwellings in Bay County, owner-occupied units account for 34,029 (75.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 10,970 (24.4%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 34,029 | 75.6% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 10,970 | 24.4% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 44,999 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Bay County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 14,691 | 32.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 16,106 | 35.8% |
| 3-Person Household | 6,517 | 14.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 7,685 | 17.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 44,999 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bay County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 9,450 (64.3%) | 5,241 (35.7%) |
| 2-Person Household | 13,371 (83.0%) | 2,735 (17.0%) |
| 3-Person Household | 4,882 (74.9%) | 1,635 (25.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 6,326 (82.3%) | 1,359 (17.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 34,029 (75.6%) | 10,970 (24.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bay County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 1,972 (54.4%) | 1,652 (45.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 10,567 (72.9%) | 3,932 (27.1%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 13,469 (77.2%) | 3,978 (22.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 8,021 (85.1%) | 1,408 (14.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bay County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 7,371 | 16.4% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 6,756 | 15.0% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 7,199 | 16.0% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 9,616 | 21.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7,674 | 17.1% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 4,450 | 9.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 1,933 | 4.3% |
| Total | 44,999 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Bay County
Median Income by Occupancy in Bay County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 34,029 (75.6%) | $67,322 |
| Renter-Occupied | 10,970 (24.4%) | $33,069 |
| Average | 44,999 (100.0%) | $57,887 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bay County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 630 (1.8%) | 532 (4.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 624 (1.8%) | 758 (6.9%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 718 (2.1%) | 1,851 (16.9%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 1,017 (3.0%) | 547 (5.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 1,277 (3.7%) | 642 (5.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,121 (9.2%) | 1,596 (14.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,902 (14.4%) | 1,406 (12.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,392 (18.8%) | 1,686 (15.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,345 (15.7%) | 1,007 (9.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5,666 (16.7%) | 679 (6.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 4,337 (12.8%) | 266 (2.4%) |
| Total | 34,029 (100.0%) | 10,970 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bay County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 1,428 (4.2%) | 946 (8.6%) |
| $300 to $499 | 6,195 (18.2%) | 935 (8.5%) |
| $500 to $799 | 9,550 (28.1%) | 3,433 (31.3%) |
| $800 to $999 | 4,576 (13.5%) | 1,983 (18.1%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 7,509 (22.1%) | 2,556 (23.3%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 3,134 (9.2%) | 325 (3.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 1,077 (3.2%) | 12 (0.1%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 358 (1.1%) | 23 (0.2%) |
| $3,000 or more | 202 (0.6%) | 64 (0.6%) |
| Total | 34,029 (100.0%) | 10,970 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Bay County
Housing Structures in Bay County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 34,841 | 77.4% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 1,861 | 4.1% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1,180 | 2.6% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1,134 | 2.5% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 1,016 | 2.3% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 2,937 | 6.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,030 | 4.5% |
| Total | 44,999 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bay County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 31,060 (89.1%) | 3,781 (10.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 915 (49.2%) | 946 (50.8%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 226 (19.2%) | 954 (80.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 132 (11.6%) | 1,002 (88.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 76 (7.5%) | 940 (92.5%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 30 (1.0%) | 2,907 (99.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,590 (78.3%) | 440 (21.7%) |
| Total | 34,029 (75.6%) | 10,970 (24.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bay County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 68 (0.2%) | 313 (2.9%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 428 (1.3%) | 2,798 (25.5%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 10,544 (31.0%) | 4,771 (43.5%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 13,540 (39.8%) | 2,183 (19.9%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 9,449 (27.8%) | 905 (8.3%) |
| Total | 34,029 (100.0%) | 10,970 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bay County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 27,812 (81.7%) | 7,433 (67.8%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 3,363 (9.9%) | 335 (3.0%) |
| Electricity | 1,165 (3.4%) | 2,887 (26.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 329 (1.0%) | 23 (0.2%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 1,325 (3.9%) | 231 (2.1%) |
| No Fuel Used | 35 (0.1%) | 61 (0.6%) |
| Total | 34,029 (100.0%) | 10,970 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Bay County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 1,024 (3.0%) | 2,066 (18.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 9,865 (29.0%) | 5,808 (52.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 14,810 (43.5%) | 2,437 (22.2%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 8,330 (24.5%) | 659 (6.0%) |
| Total | 34,029 (100.0%) | 10,970 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Bay County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bay County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 16,568 | 17,461 |
| Median Property Value | $117,300 | $134,300 |
| Median Household Income | $54,258 | $2,806 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $523 | $181 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,984 | $643 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bay County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 2,281 (13.8%) | 1,055 (6.0%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 4,516 (27.3%) | 4,643 (26.6%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 8,519 (51.4%) | 10,247 (58.7%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 1,012 (6.1%) | 1,294 (7.4%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 168 (1.0%) | 168 (1.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 27 (0.2%) | 7 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 45 (0.3%) | 47 (0.3%) |
| Total | 16,568 (100.0%) | 17,461 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bay County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 827 (5.0%) | 285 (1.6%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2,185 (13.2%) | 427 (2.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,003 (12.1%) | 827 (4.7%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,589 (15.6%) | 1,118 (6.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,950 (17.8%) | 2,313 (13.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,495 (15.1%) | 3,442 (19.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,988 (12.0%) | 2,850 (16.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,531 (9.2%) | 3,678 (21.1%) |
| Total | 16,568 (100.0%) | 17,461 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bay County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 7,922 (47.8%) | 79,098 (453.0%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 3,161 (19.1%) | 10,584 (60.6%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 1,548 (9.3%) | 3,155 (18.1%) |
| 4.0x or more | 3,772 (22.8%) | 1,505 (8.6%) |
| Total | 16,568 (100.0%) | 17,461 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bay County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 655 (4.0%) | 131 (0.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 3,203 (19.3%) | 530 (3.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 11,077 (66.9%) | 3,376 (19.3%) |
| Total | 16,568 (100.0%) | 17,461 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Bay County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bay County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 6,123 (97.6%) | 150 (2.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 15,112 (97.6%) | 378 (2.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 7,592 (92.5%) | 614 (7.5%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 9,462 (85.5%) | 1,611 (14.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 11,241 (92.6%) | 903 (7.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 12,164 (94.3%) | 733 (5.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 14,856 (94.1%) | 924 (5.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12,479 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 8,602 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 97,631 (94.8%) | 5,313 (5.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bay County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 6,123 (97.6%) | 150 (2.4%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 15,112 (97.6%) | 378 (2.4%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 7,592 (92.5%) | 614 (7.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bay County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 12,609 (91.5%) | 1,172 (8.5%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 19,225 (93.1%) | 1,417 (6.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18,037 (95.1%) | 932 (4.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14,851 (95.3%) | 728 (4.7%) |
| $100,000 and over | 32,477 (96.8%) | 1,064 (3.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bay County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 2,865 (45.7%) | 3,856 (61.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 5,736 (37.0%) | 10,672 (68.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,283 (27.8%) | 5,729 (69.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2,779 (25.1%) | 7,058 (63.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,202 (26.4%) | 8,605 (70.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,923 (22.7%) | 9,658 (74.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 4,344 (27.5%) | 11,880 (75.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12,253 (98.2%) | 9,277 (74.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8,521 (99.1%) | 6,714 (78.0%) |
| Total | 44,906 (43.6%) | 73,449 (71.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bay County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (0.4%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 664 (8.3%) | 405 (5.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1,128 (10.8%) | 632 (6.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 3,001 (14.7%) | 3,648 (17.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,303 (21.8%) | 1,577 (24.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,688 (46.6%) | 2,253 (45.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bay County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (0.4%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 22 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 123 (1.2%) | 14 (0.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 767 (3.8%) | 378 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 656 (11.0%) | 315 (4.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,153 (31.8%) | 849 (17.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 100 (1.3%) | 173 (2.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 116 (1.1%) | 61 (0.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 242 (1.2%) | 443 (2.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 101 (1.7%) | 231 (3.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 195 (5.4%) | 281 (5.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 549 (6.9%) | 270 (3.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 696 (6.7%) | 467 (4.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,368 (6.7%) | 1,493 (7.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 252 (4.2%) | 296 (4.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 374 (10.3%) | 390 (7.8%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 14 (0.2%) | 5 (0.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 291 (2.8%) | 96 (1.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,225 (6.0%) | 2,206 (10.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 765 (12.8%) | 1,234 (19.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 703 (19.4%) | 1,511 (30.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 120 (1.5%) | 41 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 83 (0.8%) | 46 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 438 (2.1%) | 476 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 171 (2.9%) | 214 (3.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 221 (6.1%) | 635 (12.8%) |
Technology Access in Bay County
Computing Device Access in Bay County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 33,793 | 75.1% |
| Smartphone | 37,741 | 83.9% |
| Tablet | 24,992 | 55.5% |
| No Computing Device | 3,672 | 8.2% |
| Total | 44,999 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Bay County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 78 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 30,865 | 68.6% |
| Cellular Data Only | 6,793 | 15.1% |
| Satellite Internet | 2,272 | 5.1% |
| No Internet | 5,483 | 12.2% |
| Total | 44,999 | 100.0% |
Bay County Summary
Bay County is located in the east-central region of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It is bordered by Saginaw County to the north, Midland County to the west, Arenac County to the south, and Lake Huron to the east. The county seat is Bay City, which is also the largest city in the county. Bay County covers an area of 583 square miles and has a population of 107,771 as of the 2020 census.
History
Bay County was established in 1857 and was named after the Bay of Saginaw, which is located at the mouth of the Saginaw River. The area was originally inhabited by the Ojibwe people, who were later displaced by European settlers. The first permanent settlement in the area was established in 1831 by William and Mary Bancroft, who built a log cabin near the present-day city of Bay City.
The area quickly grew in population and by 1854, the county had a population of over 10,000. The county was officially organized in 1857 and Bay City was chosen as the county seat. The city quickly grew in size and by the late 19th century, it was a major industrial center. The city was home to several large factories, including the Defoe Shipbuilding Company, which built ships for the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Geography
Bay County is located in the east-central region of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It is bordered by Saginaw County to the north, Midland County to the west, Arenac County to the south, and Lake Huron to the east. The county covers an area of 583 square miles and has a population of 107,771 as of the 2020 census.
The county is mostly flat with rolling hills in the northern and western parts. The Saginaw River runs through the county and empties into Saginaw Bay, which is part of Lake Huron. The county is home to several state parks, including Bay City State Park, which is located on the banks of the Saginaw River.
Economy
Bay County’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and tourism. The county is home to several large factories, including Dow Chemical, which is one of the largest employers in the county. Other major employers include the Bay City Public Schools, McLaren Bay Region Medical Center, and the Bay County government.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Bay City State Park, the Bay City Riverwalk, and the Bay City Historical Museum. The county is also home to several festivals, including the Bay City Fireworks Festival and the Bay City Blues Festival.
Demographics
As of the 2020 census, Bay County had a population of 107,771. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 8.2% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945 and the median income for a family was $54,945. The per capita income for the county was $22,945. About 11.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Bay County is a diverse and vibrant community with a rich history and a strong economy. The county is home to several large factories and tourist attractions, and is a great place to live, work, and play.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Bay County?
Total Population of Bay County is 103,752.
What is the Total Male Population of Bay County?
Total Male Population of Bay County is 51,394.
What is the Total Female Population of Bay County?
Total Female Population of Bay County is 52,358.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bay County?
There are 98.16 Males per 100 Females in Bay County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bay County?
There are 101.88 Females per 100 Males in Bay County.
What is the Median Population Age in Bay County?
Median Population Age in Bay County is 43.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bay County
Average Family Size in Bay County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bay County
Average Household Size in Bay County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bay County?
Per Capita income in Bay County is $33,331.
What is the Median Family Income in Bay County?
Median Family Income in Bay County is $75,163.
What is the Median Household income in Bay County?
Median Household Income in Bay County is $57,887.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bay County?
Income or Wage Gap in Bay County is 29.0%.
Women in Bay County earn 71.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bay County?
Family Income Deficit in Bay County is $10,752.
Families that are below poverty line in Bay County earn $10,752 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bay County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bay County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bay County?
There are 50,781 People in the Labor Forcein in Bay County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bay County?
59.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Bay County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bay County?
Unemployment Rate in Bay County is 4.8%.