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Berrien County, Georgia
Berrien County, Georgia. Berrien County had 18,932 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.3% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 13019.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,932
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,160 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,352
Median household income
$52,876
±$5,234 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$131,600
±$23,683 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$782
±$93 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Berrien County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,160 residents in Berrien County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,932 for July 1, 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,352 over 453 square miles of land.
| Measure | Berrien County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,352 | 10,940,407 | −800 |
| Households | 7,045±197 | 4,074,366 | −322 |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.07 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,099±28 | 4,541,835 | −699 |
Berrien County's population since 2000
From 16,235 in 2000 to 18,932 in 2025: up 16.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Berrien County?
Berrien County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Nashville with 5,038 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Berrien County?
The median resident of Berrien County is 40.5 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.2%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Berrien County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5±2.1 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6%±0.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.1% | 11.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.1%±0.4 pts | 49.1% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.2%±0.9 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 11.2% | −1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2%±1.2 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.6%±2.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.9%±2.4 pts | 12.4% | −7.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.4%±2.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.7%±2.5 pts | 34.9% | +4.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0%±1.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Berrien County earn?
Half of Berrien County's 7,045 households earn less than $52,876 a year (±$5,234), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $49,738 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Berrien County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,876±$5,234 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,721±$6,057 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,442±$2,198 | $40,924 | +$4,386 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.6%±3.2 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.5%±6.2 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.5%±4.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.5%±3.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Berrien County?
Owners occupy 71.0% of Berrien County's occupied homes and renters 29.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $131,600 by its owner (±$23,683). The median renter pays $782 a month including utilities, and 34.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Berrien County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $131,600±$23,683 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $782±$93 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.4%±10.0 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,163±$59 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.0%±3.8 pts | 65.7% | +6.8 pts |
| Housing units | 8,099±28 | 4,541,835 | −699 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±6.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.2%±4.2 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 32.7%±3.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.8%±2.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Berrien County building?
Builders took permits for 115 new housing units across Berrien County in 2025 (80 single-family), 6.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Berrien County get to work?
75.2% of Berrien County's workers drive alone and 7.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Berrien County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.4%±2.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2%±4.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0%±3.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±1.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.4%±2.4 pts | 15.9% | +5.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min±2.2 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Berrien County's census tracts?
Berrien County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,469 (Tract 9703) to $63,708 (Tract 9705).
| Tract 970113019970100 | 1,365±234 | $53,542 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970213019970200 | 3,278±372 | $49,769 |
| Tract 970313019970300 | 3,436±504 | $45,469 |
| Tract 970413019970400 | 3,569±512 | $51,442 |
| Tract 970513019970500 | 3,524±478 | $63,708 |
| Tract 970613019970600 | 3,180±460 | $59,063 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Berrien County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 99th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 68th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 105th of 159 |
| Median household income | 108th of 159 |
| Median home value | 107th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 117th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 102nd of 159 |
| Median age | 68th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Berrien County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.