Calhoun County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 133,778 #492 / 3,222
85th
Median Household Income $63,177 -15.9% #1,776 / 3,222
45th
Median Age 40.2 years +3.3% #2,060 / 3,222
36th
Median Home Value $162,800 -42.2% #1,965 / 3,222
39th
Median Gross Rent $968 -16.8% #1,109 / 3,222
66th
Poverty Rate 13.9% +10.6% #1,740 / 3,222
46th

Demographics

Calhoun County has a population of 133,778, making it the #492 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.9%
Native Born
4.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Calhoun County is $63,177, ranking #1,776 out of 3,222 counties — 15.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.

Median Household Income
$63,177 −15.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,776 of 3,222
45th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,349 −16.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,700 of 3,222
47th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.9% +10.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,740 of 3,222
46th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.4% +20.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,661 of 3,222
17th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.9% −32.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,516 of 3,222
53th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.7 min −17.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,403 of 3,222
25th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Calhoun County is $162,800 (-42.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $968/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.7%.

Median Home Value
$162,800 −42.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,965 of 3,222
39th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$968 −16.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,109 of 3,222
66th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.7% +12.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,917 of 3,222
41th percentile
72.7% Homeownership

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Health

94.2% of residents in Calhoun County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.

94.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2% +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #982 of 3,222
70th percentile

About Calhoun County, Michigan

Calhoun County, Michigan has a total population of 133,778, making it the 492nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Calhoun County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Calhoun County is $63,177, which ranks #1,776 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.

The median home value in Calhoun County is $162,800, 42.2% below the national median. Renters in Calhoun County pay a median gross rent of $968 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Calhoun County, 22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.7 min.

Calhoun County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.6%) and Two or More Races (6.0%).

All data for Calhoun County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.