Montcalm County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Montcalm County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26117
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 117
Geography
- Land Area
- 705.33 sq mi
- Water Area
- 15.42 sq mi
- Total Area
- 720.75 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.312782
- Longitude
- -85.149468
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 66,737
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 52,649
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 64,320 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,418 | 3.6% |
| White | 60,038 | 90.0% |
| Black | 2,179 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 161 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 51,154 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,494 | 2.8% |
| White | 47,568 | 90.3% |
| Black | 2,654 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 249 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 638 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 64 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 67,816
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,255
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,165
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 59,859 | 88.3% |
| Black | 2,190 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 149 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 47,749
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 22,412 | 46.9% |
| Republican | 17,469 | 36.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,868 | 16.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 23,556 | 49.3% |
| Female | 24,192 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 41,055 | 86.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,268 | 2.7% |
| Black | 159 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 254 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 25,893
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 22,593 | 55.0% |
| Hispanic | 468 | 36.9% |
| Black | 75 | 47.2% |
| Asian | 136 | 53.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,350 | 52.4% |
| Female | 13,543 | 56.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 15,375 (31.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,732 (16.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 28,147
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $184,994
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $856
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 6.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.