Michigan population moved up about 0.8 percent between 2010 and 2017, and the growth came from two factors, there were more births than deaths statewide and immigration according to the latest census numbers.

for Barry County the estimated deaths and births between april 1, 2010 and july 1, 2017 show there were 4,565 births and 3,797 death, a change of 2.4 percent compared to 2010.  Barry Countys' population is 60,586.