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Calumet

Michigan · 621 residents · 0.199 sq mi
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Calumet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,019. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 258 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,300. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 63% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
621
−29%since 2000
from 879 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,121 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 4,417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+57%since 2000
from 28.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5956737508279051990201020202024Calumet
2024645
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,019
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,835
+47%since 2000
from $12,111 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
73.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−6%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(866)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(580)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(13)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other4.8%(30)
Diversity Score16.9%(105)
Diversity Score
17
+749%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
38.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calumet, Michigan?

Calumet, Michigan has about 621 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calumet, Michigan?

The typical household in Calumet, Michigan earns about $22,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calumet, Michigan expensive?

In Calumet, Michigan, the median home is worth about $55,300, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Calumet, Michigan?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Calumet, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calumet, Michigan?

About 33.0% of people in Calumet, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calumet, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Calumet, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 181 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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