Bay County, Michigan Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

103,008

Diversity Score

21.7

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.2%%

Bay County, Michigan Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Bay County, Michigan Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)90,83888.2%
Hispanic or Latino6,1175.9%
Two or More Races3,8063.7%
Black / African American1,0671.0%
Asian5250.5%
Other Race4820.5%
Native American1130.1%
Pacific Islander600.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Bay County, Michigan

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bay County, Michigan is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 88.2% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Bay County, Michigan has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 21.7/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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