Berrien County Demographics

A map of Berrien County's Population by Race

Berrien County, Michigan had a population of 154,316 in 2020. It was 72.3% White, 13.7% Black, 2.0% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Berrien County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Berrien County is the 16th most populous county of the 83 counties in Michigan.

Berrien County's White Population

111,603 residents of Berrien County identify as White, or 72.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Berrien County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Berrien County is ranked #74 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Berrien County is more White than neighboring St. Joseph County (69.1% White). Berrien County is less White than neighboring LaPorte County (76.5% White), Van Buren County (78.6% White), Porter County (79.1% White), and Cass County (84% White).

Berrien County's Black Population

21,199 residents of Berrien County identify as Black, or 13.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Berrien County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Berrien County is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Berrien County is more Black than neighboring LaPorte County (10.6% Black), Van Buren County (3.1% Black), St. Joseph County (13% Black), Porter County (4.2% Black), and Cass County (4.4% Black).

Berrien County's Asian Population

3,159 residents of Berrien County identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Berrien County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Berrien County is ranked #14 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Berrien County is more Asian than neighboring LaPorte County (0.7% Asian), Van Buren County (0.5% Asian), Porter County (1.3% Asian), and Cass County (0.6% Asian). Berrien County is less Asian than neighboring St. Joseph County (2.4% Asian).

Berrien County's Hispanic Population

9,210 residents of Berrien County identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Berrien County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Berrien County is ranked #14 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Berrien County is more Hispanic than neighboring Cass County (4.2% Hispanic). Berrien County is less Hispanic than neighboring LaPorte County (7.1% Hispanic), Van Buren County (11.9% Hispanic), St. Joseph County (9.7% Hispanic), and Porter County (10.9% Hispanic).

Berrien County's Native American/Other Population

1,517 residents of Berrien County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Berrien County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Berrien County is ranked #29 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Berrien County is more Native American/Other than neighboring LaPorte County (0.7% Native American/Other), St. Joseph County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Porter County (0.5% Native American/Other). Berrien County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Van Buren County (1.1% Native American/Other), and Cass County (1.5% Native American/Other).

Berrien County's Multiracial Population

7,628 residents of Berrien County identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Berrien County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Berrien County is ranked #17 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Berrien County is more Multiracial than neighboring LaPorte County (4.6% Multiracial), Van Buren County (4.8% Multiracial), and Porter County (4% Multiracial). Berrien County is less Multiracial than neighboring Cass County (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.