Barry township, Michigan
Barry township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Barry township is a geographic entity located in Barry County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,502. The land area covers 34.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,502 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,182 | ±184 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,359 | ±213 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,182 | ±184 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 177 | ±127 |
| Median Home Value | $344,100 | ±$29,648 |
| Median Gross Rent | $919 | ±$59 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,071 | ±$8,690 |
| Per Capita Income | $76,236 | ±$34,335 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | ±5.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 282 | ±199 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,608 | ±178 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.7% | ±2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BARRY
GUS Population: 3,506 (2024)
ID: 106441
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
11300 S. M-43 HWY, DELTON MI 49046-9503
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GUS Population: 64,025 (2024)
ID: 106262
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
220 W STATE ST, HASTINGS MI 49058-1849
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | KALAMAZOO, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | HASTINGS, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | SPRINGFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | SPRINGFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BATTLE CREEK, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Michigan Career and Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 7.7 mi away | 11611 West Pine Lake Road, Plainwell, MI, 49080-9254 |
2696644461
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DELTON DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 330 NORTH GROVE STREET, DELTON, MI, 49046 |
(269) 623-8040
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Kellogg Community College
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College | 13.6 mi away | 450 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI, 49017-3397 |
2699653931
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DOWLING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 1765 EAST DOWLING ROAD, HASTINGS, MI, 49058 |
(269) 721-3743
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The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek
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College Vocational | 14.0 mi away | 1416 W. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek, MI, 49015 |
26996244001016
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RICHLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 8951 PARK STREET, RICHLAND, MI, 49083 |
(269) 629-9085
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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
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College | 16.1 mi away | 300 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 |
2693374500
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AUGUSTA-ROSS TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 105 SOUTH WEBSTER STREET, AUGUSTA, MI, 49012 |
(269) 731-4000
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Kalamazoo College
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College | 16.8 mi away | 1200 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49006-3295 |
2693377000
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GALESBURG MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 188 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE, GALESBURG, MI, 49053 |
(269) 665-7839
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GULL LAKE BIOLOGICAL STN, MI US, located 5.0 miles from Barry township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.0° | 18.8° | 25.4° | 2.95" | — |
| February | 35.6° | 19.8° | 27.7° | 1.93" | — |
| March | 47.5° | 28.3° | 37.9° | 2.26" | — |
| April | 60.8° | 38.0° | 49.4° | 3.57" | — |
| May | 72.4° | 49.1° | 60.7° | 3.93" | — |
| June | 81.4° | 58.2° | 69.8° | 3.95" | — |
| July | 84.7° | 61.8° | 73.3° | 3.83" | — |
| August | 82.3° | 60.6° | 71.5° | 4.18" | — |
| September | 75.6° | 53.1° | 64.3° | 3.48" | — |
| October | 62.9° | 43.4° | 53.1° | 3.95" | — |
| November | 48.4° | 33.9° | 41.1° | 2.94" | — |
| December | 36.7° | 24.5° | 30.6° | 2.52" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Corners CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Delton CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| South Gull Lake CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Richland village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Dowling CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Level Park-Oak Park CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2601505560. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.