The Town FilesBay County, Michigan
103,008 people. The median home is worth $152,200 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $61,763.
Towns in Bay County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City | 32,661 | $97,600 | $49,420 | 40.7 |
| Bangor | 14,045 | $170,200 | $60,661 | 45.3 |
| Monitor | 10,687 | $207,300 | $76,563 | 50.3 |
| Hampton | 9,695 | $182,600 | $51,728 | 46.7 |
| Williams | 5,058 | $178,300 | $87,380 | 41.2 |
| Kawkawlin | 4,419 | $188,800 | $85,262 | 49.5 |
| Frankenlust | 3,672 | $240,700 | $92,685 | 45.3 |
| Essexville | 3,379 | $128,500 | $75,341 | 43.2 |
| Portsmouth | 3,224 | $165,500 | $79,310 | 45.2 |
| Fraser | 2,994 | $163,100 | $61,571 | 42.8 |
| Beaver | 2,723 | $193,800 | $89,154 | 44.1 |
People and housing
| Bay County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $860 | $955 |
| Median household income | $61,763 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 43.9 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
34,112 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,617 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 389 storm events in Bay County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Bay County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| August 2, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4326: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| June 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | DR-1226: Severe Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).