Montcalm County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67,816 | — | #808 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,344 | -10.4% | #1,401 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #1,992 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $185,500 | -34.2% | #1,567 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $869 | -25.3% | #1,613 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | -0.4% | #1,407 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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91.1% of residents in Montcalm County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.
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.