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Montcalm County

Michigan · 63,342 residents · 705.329 sq mi
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Montcalm County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,775. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63,342
+3%since 2000
from 61,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+10%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K56K60K65K69K1990201020202024Montcalm County
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,775
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,218 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,569
+15%since 2000
from $16,183 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(57,313)
Black2.1%(1,308)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,394)
Asian0.3%(154)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(7,020)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(58,635)
Black2.3%(1,476)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,932)
Asian0.3%(220)
Other1.6%(1,008)
Diversity Score17.4%(11,039)
Diversity Score
17
+52%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montcalm County, Michigan?

Montcalm County, Michigan has about 63,342 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montcalm County, Michigan?

The typical household in Montcalm County, Michigan earns about $39,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montcalm County, Michigan expensive?

In Montcalm County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $112,700, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Montcalm County, Michigan?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Montcalm County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montcalm County, Michigan?

About 19.0% of people in Montcalm County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montcalm County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Montcalm County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,283 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
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16 ZIP codes
ZIP 48838ZIP 49329ZIP 48811ZIP 48888ZIP 48884ZIP 48850ZIP 48829ZIP 48891ZIP 48818ZIP 49339ZIP 48834ZIP 49347ZIP 48886ZIP 49322ZIP 48885ZIP 48852
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