Berrien County, Michigan Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Berrien County, Michigan
Berrien County, Michigan Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
153,288
Median Age
42.7
Male Median
42.0
Female Median
43.6
Berrien County, Michigan Population Growth

Berrien County, Michigan Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.5%%.
-2.5%% Growth
Berrien County, Michigan Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Berrien County, Michigan Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.7 | 153,288 |
| 2023 | 42.6 | 153,411 |
| 2022 | 42.5 | 153,938 |
| 2021 | 42.3 | 154,263 |
| 2020 | 42.3 | 153,797 |
| 2019 | 42.1 | 154,133 |
| 2018 | 41.9 | 154,807 |
| 2017 | 42.0 | 154,948 |
| 2016 | 41.7 | 155,134 |
| 2015 | 41.4 | 155,565 |
| 2014 | 41.3 | 155,992 |
| 2013 | 41.2 | 156,290 |
| 2012 | 40.8 | 156,759 |
| 2011 | 40.7 | 157,109 |
| 2010 | 40.3 | 157,232 |
Berrien County, Michigan Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 16.1% |
| 18–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–54 | 23.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.1% |
| 65+ | 21.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Berrien County, Michigan
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 74.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 37.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Berrien County, Michigan
The median age in Berrien County, Michigan is 42.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Berrien County, Michigan is 153,288.
In Berrien County, Michigan, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Berrien County, Michigan is aging.