Barry Township is a township located in Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 3,489.

Communities

• Hickory Corners is an unincorporated community about 15 miles northwest of Battle Creek and about 20 miles northeast of Kalamazoo at 42°26'29" north latitude, 85°22'32" west longitude. Hickory Corners houses the Gilmore Car Museum. Scenes From Hickory Corners (http://www.delton-mi.com/hickory-corners/)

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 94.6 km² (36.5 mi²). 90.1 km² (34.8 mi²) of it is land and 4.5 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.74% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 3,489 people, 1,265 households, and 986 families residing in the township. The population density is 38.7/km² (100.2/mi²). There are 1,460 housing units at an average density of 16.2/km² (41.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 97.56% White, 0.37% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 1.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,265 households out of which 34.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% are married couples living together, 6.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% are non-families. 17.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.74 and the average family size is 3.08.

In the township the population is spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $45,339, and the median income for a family is $50,116. Males have a median income of $37,929 versus $21,451 for females. The per capita income for the township is $22,370. 5.5% of the population and 3.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.8% of those under the age of 18 and 8.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.