Calhoun County, MI

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Population

134,327

0.27% decline

Median Age

39.9


Median Household Income

$46,213

3.43% growth

Poverty Rate

17.4%


Number of Employees

58,179

0.397% growth

Median Property Value

$102,600

3.22% growth

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Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Calhoun County, MI had a population of 134k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $46,213. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Calhoun County, MI declined from 134,691 to 134,327, a -0.27% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,681 to $46,213, a 3.43% increase.

The population of Calhoun County, MI is 78.3% White Alone, 10.6% Black or African American Alone, and 4.99% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Calhoun County, MI speak a non-English language, and 97.8% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Calhoun County, MI are Kellogg Community College (927 degrees awarded in 2017), Albion College (340 degrees), and The Salon Professional Academy (451307) (46 degrees).

The median property value in Calhoun County, MI is $102,600, and the homeownership rate is 69.8%. Most people in Calhoun County, MI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Calhoun County, MI is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Calhoun County, MI employs 58.2k people. The largest industries in Calhoun County, MI are Manufacturing (13,937 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,084 people), and Retail Trade (7,242 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($172,583), Utilities ($72,941), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($53,125).

Median household income in Calhoun County, MI is $46,213. Males in Calhoun County, MI have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,762. The income inequality in Calhoun County, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$46,213

2017 value

± $1,008

3.43%

1 Year Growth

± 3.31%

Households in Calhoun County, MI have a median annual income of $46,213, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $44,681 in 2016, which represents a 3.43% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$63,869

Average Male Salary

± $1,109

$46,762

Average Female Salary

± $850

In 2017, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $62,263 ± $4,415

  2. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $48,644 ± $58,127

  3. White

    $48,289 ± $702

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.476

2017 Wage GINI

0.477

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 15

  2. Census Tract 38

  3. Census Tract 27

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Calhoun County, MI was Census Tract 15 with a value of $87,514, followed by Census Tract 38 and Census Tract 27, with respective values of $77,904 and $68,791.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Calhoun County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Calhoun County, MI (22.6k out of 130k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    15,133 ± 746

  2. Black

    5,238 ± 467

  3. Hispanic

    2,078 ± 288

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

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

58.2k

2017 Value

± 1,461

0.397%

1 Year growth

± 3.52%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Calhoun County, MI grew at a rate of 0.397%, from 57.9k employees to 58.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Calhoun County, MI, are Production Occupations (8,980 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,758 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,665 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Calhoun County, MI.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Calhoun County, MI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (8,980 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,758 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,665 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Calhoun County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.66 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.26 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.23 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Calhoun County, MI, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($67,097), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($66,820), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($66,087).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.2k

2017 Value

± 1,461

0.397%

1 Year growth

± 3.52%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Calhoun County, MI grew at a rate of 0.397%, from 57.9k employees to 58.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Calhoun County, MI, are Manufacturing (13,937 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,084 people), and Retail Trade (7,242 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.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Calhoun County, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (13,937 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,084 people), and Retail Trade (7,242 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Calhoun County, MI has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.37 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.22 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.22 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Calhoun County, MI, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($172,583), Utilities ($72,941), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($53,125).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $138B

  2. Mixed freight

    $38.2B

  3. Machinery

    $36.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $138B, followed by Mixed freight ($38.2B) and Machinery ($36.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$480B

2020 Value

$623B

Projected 2045 Value

29.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $480B. This is expected to increase 29.8% to $623B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Ohio

    $37.4B

  2. Indiana

    $27.2B

  3. Illinois

    $21.6B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.4B, followed by Indiana with $27.2B and Illinois and $21.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

93.1% of the population of Calhoun County, MI has health coverage, with 47.4% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Calhoun County, MI was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Calhoun County, MI see 1679 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.62% decrease from the previous year (1798 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1461 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 356 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Saginaw County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,679 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Calhoun County, MI see an average of 1,679 patients per year. This represents a 6.62% decrease from the previous year (1,798 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

6.91%

Uninsured

47.4%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Calhoun County, MI declined by 17.2% from 8.35% to 6.91%.

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.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Gladwin County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Oscoda County

    14.1% prevalence

  3. Roscommon County

    14.1% prevalence

Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Michigan, at 14.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Michigan by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Calhoun County, MI is home to a population of 134k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 3.56% of Calhoun County, MI residents were born outside of the country (4.78k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Calhoun County, MI is composed of 105k White Alone residents (78.3%), 14.2k Black or African American Alone residents (10.6%), 6.71k Hispanic or Latino residents (4.99%), 4.48k Two or More Races residents (3.34%), 2.84k Asian Alone residents (2.11%), 811 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.604%), 105 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0782%), and 49 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0365%).

Age

Age by Nativity

40

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

39

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Calhoun County, MI was 39.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Calhoun County, MI are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Calhoun County, MI residents was 40.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.56%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

4.78k people

3.59%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

4.83k people

As of 2017, 3.56% of Calhoun County, MI residents (4.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Calhoun County, MI was 3.59%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    76,763 ± 6,776 people

  2. India

    66,881 ± 6,328 people

  3. Iraq

    54,355 ± 5,708 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 76,763 Michigan residents, followed by India with 66,881 and Iraq with 54,355.

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Citizenship

97.8%

2017 Citizenship

97.6%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.8% of Calhoun County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Calhoun County, MI was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    105k ± 83

  2. Black or African American Alone

    14.2k ± 378

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    6.71k ± 597

In 2017, there were 7.41 times more White Alone residents (105k people) in Calhoun County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.2k Black or African American Alone and 6.71k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    3,928 ± 261

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    1,460 ± 259

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,135 ± 208

Calhoun County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.69 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Calhoun County, MI awarded 1,346 degrees. The student population of Calhoun County, MI is skewed towards women, with 2,354 male students and 4,124 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Calhoun County, MI are White (1,087 and 81%), followed by Black or African American (80 and 5.96%), Unknown (64 and 4.77%), and Hispanic or Latino (61 and 4.55%).

The largest universities in Calhoun County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Kellogg Community College (927 and 68.9%), Albion College (340 and 25.3%), and The Salon Professional Academy (451307) (46 and 3.42%).

The most popular majors in Calhoun County, MI are General Studies (193 and 14.3%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (174 and 12.9%), and Registered Nursing (130 and 9.66%).

The median tuition costs in Calhoun County, MI are $42,560 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Studies

    193 degrees awarded

  2. Registered Nursing

    130 degrees awarded

  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    91 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Calhoun County, MI was General Studies with 193 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Kellogg Community College

    927 degrees awarded

  2. Albion College

    340 degrees awarded

  3. The Salon Professional Academy (451307)

    46 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$42,560

Median Private

In 2017, the Calhoun County, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kellogg Community College with 927 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

424

Degrees Awarded to Men

922

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 424 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Calhoun County, MI, which is 0.46 times less than the 922 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    1,087 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    80 degrees awarded

  3. Unknown

    64 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Calhoun County, MI were to White students. These 1,087 degrees mean that there were 13.6 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 80 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Calhoun County, MI was $102,600 in 2017, which is 0.447 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $99,400 to $102,600, a 3.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Calhoun County, MI is 69.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Calhoun County, MI have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Calhoun County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$102,600

2017 Median

± $2,823

$99,400

2016 Median

± $2,102

In 2017, the median property value in Calhoun County, MI grew to to $102,600 from the previous year's value of $99,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Calhoun County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Calhoun County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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$46,213

Median Household Income

± $1,008

53.5k

Number of Households

± 1,293

In 2017, the median household income of the 53.5k households in Calhoun County, MI grew to $46,213 from the previous year's value of $44,681.

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.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Calhoun County, MI 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 $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

69.8%

2017 Homeownership

69.6%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 69.8% of the housing units in Calhoun County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Calhoun County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Calhoun County, MI have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.31% of the workforce in Calhoun County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    82.2%

  2. Carpooled

    9.75%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.23%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Calhoun County, MI was Drove Alone (82.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.75%) and those who Worked At Home (3.23%).

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.

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Transportation

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, followed by 1 car.

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