Barry County, MI population by race
The table below shows Barry County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,193 | 94.59% |
| Black or African American | 395 | 0.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 192 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 362 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 588 | 0.94% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,828 | 2.92% |
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Barry County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Barry County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Barry County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Barry County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.59% are white, 0.63% are Black or African American, 0.31% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.58% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.94% are some other race and 2.92% are multiracial.
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Barry County, MI population by race.
The largest racial group in Barry County is White with a population of 59,193 (94.59% of the total population).
Barry County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Barry County is White with a population of 59,193 (94.59% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,828 (2.92% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Barry County, MI
By ethnicity, 2,202 (3.52% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 60,379 (96.48% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Barry County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 57,935 (95.95% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Barry County, MI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Barry County's Non-Hispanic population.
Barry County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 57,935 | 95.95% |
| Black or African American alone | 363 | 0.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 133 | 0.22% |
| Asian alone | 362 | 0.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 23 | 0.04% |
| Some other race alone | 142 | 0.24% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,421 | 2.35% |
Among the Hispanic population in Barry County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,680 (76.29% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Barry County, MI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Barry County's Hispanic population.
Barry County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,680 | 76.29% |
| Puerto Rican | 225 | 10.22% |
| Cuban | 33 | 1.50% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 264 | 11.99% |
Things to know
What percentage of Barry County, MI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.52% of Barry County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Barry County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,680 (76.29% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Barry County, MI have?
Barry County, MI has 395 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.63% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Barry County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Barry County, MI?
With 96.48% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Barry County.
That being said, with a 0.94% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Barry County.
What is the majority race in Barry County, MI?
With a population of 59,193 (94.59% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Barry County.
Some other races are second largest race in Barry County, with 0.94% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
