Mecosta County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mecosta County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26107
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 107
Geography
- Land Area
- 555.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.09 sq mi
- Total Area
- 571.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.635295
- Longitude
- -85.332751
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 40,786
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 32,985
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 39,814 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 977 | 2.4% |
| White | 37,279 | 91.4% |
| Black | 885 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 209 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 212 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 197 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 32,315 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 668 | 2.0% |
| White | 30,431 | 92.3% |
| Black | 1,024 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 276 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 477 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 108 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 41,242
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,657
- Poverty Rate
- 18.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,752
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 37,208 | 90.2% |
| Black | 905 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 299 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 30,137
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 14,833 | 49.2% |
| Republican | 10,993 | 36.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,311 | 14.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,801 | 49.1% |
| Female | 15,332 | 50.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,703 | 85.3% |
| Hispanic | 610 | 2.0% |
| Black | 161 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 208 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,050
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,767 | 57.5% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 41.1% |
| Black | 34 | 21.1% |
| Asian | 87 | 41.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,139 | 55.0% |
| Female | 8,911 | 58.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,748 (31.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,088 (23.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,139
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $183,566
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $887
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 8.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.