The Town FilesBarry County, Michigan
63,409 people. The median home is worth $264,100 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $77,500.
Towns in Barry County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornapple | 9,331 | $280,800 | $90,772 | 36.2 |
| Hastings | 7,514 | $174,500 | $58,286 | 37.5 |
| Yankee Springs | 5,322 | $373,900 | $84,786 | 43.1 |
| Middleville | 4,295 | $226,700 | $73,625 | 32.9 |
| Rutland | 4,136 | $273,600 | $87,875 | 45.2 |
| Irving | 3,734 | $365,800 | $76,367 | 34.3 |
| Barry | 3,417 | $344,100 | $91,071 | 45.2 |
| Orangeville | 3,398 | $297,600 | $83,281 | 53.6 |
| Prairieville | 3,334 | $406,900 | $67,332 | 58.7 |
| Castleton | 3,329 | $125,000 | $59,444 | 39.2 |
| Hope | 3,154 | $232,300 | $99,427 | 57.0 |
| Hastings | 3,013 | $242,200 | $78,538 | 40.5 |
| Johnstown | 2,841 | $216,400 | $81,875 | 44.9 |
People and housing
| Barry County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $972 | $955 |
| Median household income | $77,500 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 42.3 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
13,236 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,220 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 290 storm events in Barry County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Barry County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).