Montcalm County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 67,816 #808 / 3,222
75th
Median Household Income $67,344 -10.4% #1,401 / 3,222
57th
Median Age 40.4 years +3.9% #1,992 / 3,222
38th
Median Home Value $185,500 -34.2% #1,567 / 3,222
51th
Median Gross Rent $869 -25.3% #1,613 / 3,222
50th
Poverty Rate 12.6% -0.4% #1,407 / 3,222
56th

Demographics

Montcalm County has a population of 67,816, making it the #808 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Montcalm County is $67,344, ranking #1,401 out of 3,222 counties — 10.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.

Median Household Income
$67,344 −10.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,401 of 3,222
57th percentile
Per Capita Income
$30,876 −25.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,281 of 3,222
29th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.6% −0.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,407 of 3,222
56th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.0% −5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,026 of 3,222
37th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.0% −52.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,668 of 3,222
17th percentile
Mean Commute Time
33.2 min +20.2% vs nat'l
Rank #454 of 3,222
86th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Montcalm County is $185,500 (-34.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $869/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.1%.

Median Home Value
$185,500 −34.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,567 of 3,222
51th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$869 −25.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,613 of 3,222
50th percentile
Homeownership Rate
83.1% +29.1% vs nat'l
Rank #243 of 3,222
92th percentile
83.1% Homeownership

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Health

91.1% of residents in Montcalm County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.

91.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.1% −0.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,917 of 3,222
41th percentile

About Montcalm County, Michigan

Montcalm County, Michigan has a total population of 67,816, making it the 808th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montcalm County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Montcalm County is $67,344, which ranks #1,401 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.

The median home value in Montcalm County is $185,500, 34.2% below the national median. Renters in Montcalm County pay a median gross rent of $869 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Montcalm County, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.2 min.

Montcalm County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).

All data for Montcalm 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.