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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Montcalm County

Michigan · 66,614 residents · 705.329 sq mi
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Montcalm County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,390. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $121,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,614
+9%since 2000
from 61,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+15%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K56K60K65K69K1990201020202024Montcalm County
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,390
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,218 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,010
+55%since 2000
from $16,183 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(58,880)
Black3.2%(2,118)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2,697)
Asian0.3%(225)
Other2.8%(1,882)
Diversity Score24.5%(16,301)
Segregation Score24.4%(16,252)
Diversity Score
24
+114%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montcalm County, Michigan?

Montcalm County, Michigan has about 66,614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montcalm County, Michigan earns about $52,390 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 $121,800, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Montcalm County, Michigan?

About 14.5% 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 12.8% 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 13,555 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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