Cass County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cass County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26027
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 490.13 sq mi
- Water Area
- 18.18 sq mi
- Total Area
- 508.31 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.917243
- Longitude
- -86.000142
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 50,885
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 40,485
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 48,870 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,010 | 4.0% |
| White | 44,023 | 86.5% |
| Black | 2,057 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 314 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 364 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 92 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 39,366 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,115 | 2.8% |
| White | 35,873 | 88.6% |
| Black | 2,299 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 368 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 770 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 51,520
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $71,819
- Poverty Rate
- 11.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,080
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 43,705 | 84.8% |
| Black | 2,110 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 414 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 40,352
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 18,349 | 45.5% |
| Republican | 15,078 | 37.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,925 | 17.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,087 | 49.8% |
| Female | 20,264 | 50.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,246 | 84.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,087 | 2.7% |
| Black | 455 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 259 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 19,855
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 17,160 | 50.1% |
| Hispanic | 317 | 29.2% |
| Black | 115 | 25.3% |
| Asian | 102 | 39.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,575 | 47.7% |
| Female | 10,280 | 50.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,827 (29.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,112 (21.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,679
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $221,982
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $924
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 7.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.