Charlevoix County, MI

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    2024 Population
    26,108
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    50.4
    0.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.73%
    0.705% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $76,531
    0.0471% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $276,800
    14% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    12,332
    1.32% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Charlevoix 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.

    99.5% of the residents in Charlevoix County, MI are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Charlevoix County, MI was $276,800, and the homeownership rate was 83.5%.

    Most people in Charlevoix County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Charlevoix County, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Charlevoix County, MI is home to a population of 26.1k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.75% of Charlevoix County, MI residents were born outside of the country (457 people).

    In 2024, there were 35.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.1k people) in Charlevoix County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 675 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 217 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.5% of Charlevoix County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Charlevoix County, MI was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charlevoix County, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      24.1k ± 90
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      675 ± 72
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      217 ± 67
    2.03%
    Hispanic Population
    530 people

    In 2024, there were 35.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.1k people) in Charlevoix County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 675 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 217 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.03% of the people in Charlevoix County, MI are hispanic (530 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.75%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    457 people
    1.77%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    464 people

    As of 2024, 1.75% of Charlevoix County, MI residents (457 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 Charlevoix County, MI was 1.77%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      567 ± 86
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      249 ± 70
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      203 ± 78

    Charlevoix County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.8% of the population of Charlevoix County, MI has health coverage, with 41.4% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 20.6% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Charlevoix County, MI see 1,186 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,186 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 730 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 311 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,186 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Charlevoix County, MI

    Primary care physicians in Charlevoix County, MI see an average of 1,186 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,186 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.6% under 18 years, 15.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    6.18%
    Uninsured
    41.4%
    Employer Coverage
    13.7%
    Medicaid
    20.6%
    Medicare
    16.6%
    Non-Group
    1.46%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlevoix County, MI declined by 1.12% from 6.25% to 6.18%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.73 in Charlevoix County, MI.

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    Health Behaviors

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    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 36.6% in Charlevoix County, MI.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.2% in Charlevoix County, MI.

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    Economy

    The economy of Charlevoix County, MI employs 12.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Charlevoix County, MI were Manufacturing (2,103 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,819 people), and Retail Trade (1,297 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($142,143), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,831), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,875).

    Employment

    Occupations

    12.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 509
    −1.32%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.87%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Charlevoix County, MI declined at a rate of −1.32%, from 12.5k employees to 12.3k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlevoix County, MI, are Management Occupations (1,382 people), Production Occupations (1,104 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,057 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charlevoix County, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    12.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 509
    −1.32%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.87%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Charlevoix County, MI declined at a rate of −1.32%, from 12.5k employees to 12.3k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlevoix County, MI, are Manufacturing (2,103 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,819 people), and Retail Trade (1,297 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charlevoix County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Charlevoix County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,174
    Median earning men ± $3,050
    $40,134
    Median earning women ± $1,617

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,188), Information ($82,917), and Wholesale Trade ($79,375).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($102,083), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,586), and Public Administration ($53,333).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 99
      Construction
    2. 70
      Retail Trade
    3. 64
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $136k
      Manufacturing
    2. $75.1k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. $68.1k
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Charlevoix County, MI was $276,800 in 2024, which is 0.832 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $242,800 to $276,800, a 14% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlevoix County, MI is 83.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Charlevoix County, MI have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charlevoix County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 9.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Charlevoix County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.2%.

    Housing

    Property

    $276,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,188
    $10,242
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$432

    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 Charlevoix County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    83.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 83.5% of the housing units in Charlevoix County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.7%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $76,531
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,028
    12.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 489

    In 2024, the median household income of the 12.3k households in Charlevoix County, MI grew to $76,531 from the previous year's value of $76,495.

    The following chart displays the households in Charlevoix 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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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Charlevoix County, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (12.4%)
    3. Carpooled (9.2%)

    In 2024, 74.8% of workers in Charlevoix County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (9.2%).

    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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    Commute Time

    19.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Charlevoix County, MI have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% of the workforce in Charlevoix County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 9.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Charlevoix County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.2%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    8.73% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlevoix County, MI (2.26k out of 25.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

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

    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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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 13% of the children was living in poverty in Charlevoix County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 158 in Charlevoix County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.27% per 100,000 population.

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