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Barry County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Barry County has 63,991 residents, up 2.2% since 2020 (-0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,734 households moved in and 1,657 moved out (+77 net), bringing in a net $19.4M of income. Median household income is $77,500, the median home $264,100 and median rent $972 a month.
In Michigan: 25th of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 31st of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 14th of 83 counties for median household income · 12th of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Barry County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Kent County, MI | 516 | $40.9M |
| Allegan County, MI | 206 | $12.2M |
| Kalamazoo County, MI | 149 | $15.4M |
| Calhoun County, MI | 104 | $5.5M |
| Eaton County, MI | 81 | $4.5M |
| Ionia County, MI | 67 | $2.8M |
| Ottawa County, MI | 55 | $3.1M |
| Ingham County, MI | 25 | $1.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Barry County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Kent County, MI | 358 | $21.9M |
| Allegan County, MI | 165 | $8.2M |
| Kalamazoo County, MI | 159 | $8.9M |
| Calhoun County, MI | 152 | $7.3M |
| Eaton County, MI | 110 | $5.2M |
| Ionia County, MI | 80 | $3.8M |
| Ottawa County, MI | 63 | $3.6M |
| Ingham County, MI | 28 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.