Barry County, Michigan
Barry County: county in Michigan, United States
About
Barry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 59,173 and a population density of 40 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 62,061 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hastings. The county was created 196 years ago in 1829.
County Snapshot
Barry County at a glance
Barry County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Michigan counties
83
Open related pagesLargest city
HastingsPopulation 7,335
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Barry County
| Population | 62,061 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Different from | Barry County |
| Area | 1494 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 4.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 95.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5950,-85.3090 |
| Named for | William T. Barry |
| Altitude | 906 feet / 276 meters |
| Capital | Hastings |
| Establishment | April 29, 1829 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 12:13:12 (11th April 2026) |
| Density | 42 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Barry County is located at 42°35'42"N 85°18'32"W (42.5950300, -85.3089700). It has 2 neighbors: Ionia County and Kalamazoo County.
Barry County map
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The largest city of Barry County is Hastings with a population of 7,335. Other cities include, Middleville population 3,510, Nashville population 1,696, Freeport population 503 and Woodland population 449. See all Barry County cities & populated places.
Barry County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barry County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings | 7,335 | City in Michigan |
| Prairieville | 3,534 | Township in Barry County, Michigan |
| Orangeville | 3,524 | Township in Barry County, Michigan |
| Middleville | 3,510 | Village in Michigan |
| Irving | 3,423 | Township in Barry County, Michigan |
| Carlton | 2,459 | Township in Barry County, Michigan |
| Assyria | 2,086 | Township in Barry County, Michigan |
| Cedar Creek | 1,819 | Township in Barry County, Michigan |
| Nashville | 1,696 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Freeport | 503 | City in Barry County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Woodland | 449 | Village in Barry County of the U. |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 58. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Barry County
Official Website- Hastings
Demographics
The population of Barry County increased by 4.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59,173 | - | census |
| 2011 | 58,923 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 59,023 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 59,090 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 59,295 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 59,426 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 59,810 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 60,682 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 61,231 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 61,550 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 62,061 | 0.82% | estimation process |
People born in Barry County (1)
American architect, designer and builder Sarah Marie Dudley was born in Barry County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Barry County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 35,818 people.
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Macomb County | 870,791 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
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| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |