Calhoun County, MI

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2024 Population

133,778

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

13.9%

1.83% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$63,177

4.62% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$162,800

7.46% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

59,462

0.833% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Calhoun County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Calhoun County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Calhoun County, MI are Kellogg Community College (802 degrees awarded in 2023), Albion College (329 degrees), and The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek (42 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Calhoun County, MI was $162,800, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Calhoun County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Calhoun County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Calhoun County, MI borders Barry County, MI, Branch County, MI, Eaton County, MI, Hillsdale County, MI, Jackson County, MI, Kalamazoo County, MI, and St. Joseph County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Calhoun County, MI is home to a population of 134k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.1% of Calhoun County, MI residents were born outside of the country (5.49k people).

In 2024, there were 7.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Calhoun County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.92k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2024 Citizenship

97.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.8% of Calhoun County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Calhoun County, MI was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Calhoun County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Calhoun County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
101k ± 318
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.8k ± 709
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
6.92k ± 734

5.92%

Hispanic Population

7.91k people

5.92% of the people in Calhoun County, MI are hispanic (7.91k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Calhoun County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
80,580 ± 6,941 people
India
77,204 ± 6,795 people
Iraq
54,457 ± 5,714 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,580 Michigan residents, followed by India with 77,204 and Iraq with 54,457.

Foreign-Born Population

4.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.49k people

4.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.62k people

As of 2024, 4.1% of Calhoun County, MI residents (5.49k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Calhoun County, MI was 4.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Calhoun County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,308 ± 294
Gulf War (2001-)
1,588 ± 310
Gulf War (1990s)
1,300 ± 266

Calhoun County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Calhoun County, MI.

Economy

The economy of Calhoun County, MI employs 59.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Calhoun County, MI were Manufacturing (12,755 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,926 people), and Retail Trade (7,022 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($81,563), Public Administration ($66,548), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,781).

Employment

Occupations

59.5k

2024 Value

± 1,666

0.833%

1 Year growth

± 3.96%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Calhoun County, MI grew at a rate of 0.833%, from 59k employees to 59.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Calhoun County, MI, are Production Occupations (7,768 people), Management Occupations (6,183 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,906 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Calhoun County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

59.5k

2024 Value

± 1,666

0.833%

1 Year growth

± 3.96%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Calhoun County, MI grew at a rate of 0.833%, from 59k employees to 59.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Calhoun County, MI, are Manufacturing (12,755 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,926 people), and Retail Trade (7,022 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Calhoun County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Calhoun County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,894

Median earning men ± $1,573

$37,032

Median earning women ± $1,237

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($76,468), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,288), and Manufacturing ($57,513).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($56,050), Public Administration ($54,091), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,573).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

202
Other Services (except Public Administration)
169
Retail Trade
120
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$745k
Manufacturing
$583k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$272k
Management of Companies and Enterprises

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Calhoun County, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Calhoun County, MI awarded 1,209 degrees. The student population of Calhoun County, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,716 male students and 3,462 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Calhoun County, MI are White (869 and 72.4%), Hispanic or Latino (94 and 7.83%), Unknown (78 and 6.5%), and Black or African American (77 and 6.42%).

The largest universities in Calhoun County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Kellogg Community College (802 and 66.3%), Albion College (329 and 27.2%), and The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek (42 and 3.47%).

The most popular majors in Calhoun County, MI are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (135 and 11.2%), Registered Nursing (118 and 9.76%), and General Studies (115 and 9.51%).

The median tuition cost in Calhoun County, MI for private four year colleges is $55,226.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Calhoun County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.03%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,178 (33.1% men and 66.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,178 students enrolled in Calhoun County, MI, 33.1% men and 66.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,424 records, of which 68.7% were women and 31.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
118 degrees awarded
General Studies
115 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
52 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Calhoun County, MI was Registered Nursing with 118 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Calhoun County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kellogg Community College
802 degrees awarded
Albion College
329 degrees awarded
The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kellogg Community College with 802 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 364 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Calhoun County, MI, which is 0.431 times less than the 845 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 869 degrees mean that there were 9.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 94 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($55,226) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($648) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($2,070) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Calhoun County, MI was $162,800 in 2024, which is 0.489 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $151,500 to $162,800, a 7.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Calhoun County, MI is 72.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Calhoun County, MI have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Calhoun County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Calhoun County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.67%.

Housing

Property

$162,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,882

$38,747

Median Property Taxes

±$1,178

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Calhoun County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Calhoun County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.7%

Homeownership

2024

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.7% of the housing units in Calhoun County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Calhoun County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,177

Median Household Income

± $2,107

53.3k

Number of Households

± 1,562

In 2024, the median household income of the 53.3k households in Calhoun County, MI grew to $63,177 from the previous year's value of $60,385.

The following chart displays the households in Calhoun County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Calhoun County, MI is from Michigan.

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2023, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.92% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Carpooled (8.2%)
Worked At Home (8.07%)

In 2024, 79.9% of workers in Calhoun County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.2%) and those who worked at home (8.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Calhoun County, MI have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.77% of the workforce in Calhoun County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Calhoun County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Calhoun County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Calhoun County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Calhoun County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.67%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Calhoun County, MI (18.2k out of 130k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Calhoun County, MI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 19.4% of the children was living in poverty in Calhoun County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 644 in Calhoun County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 24.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

94.2% of the population of Calhoun County, MI has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Calhoun County, MI see 1,738 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,738 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1388 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 249 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,738 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Calhoun County, MI

Primary care physicians in Calhoun County, MI see an average of 1,738 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,738 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Calhoun County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.82%

Uninsured

45.7%

Employer Coverage

20.8%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Calhoun County, MI declined by 1.08% from 5.88% to 5.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Calhoun County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 48.9 in Calhoun County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Calhoun County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.9% in Calhoun County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Calhoun County, MI.