Montcalm County, Michigan
As of the census of 2000, there were 61266 people, 22079 households, and 16176 families residing in the county. The population density was 86.5 people per square mile (33.4/km˛), it is the 34th most densely populated county in the U.S. state of Michigan. There were 25900 housing units at an average density of 36.6 per square mile (14.13/km˛). The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.07. In the county the population is diverse age-wise, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106 males. In July 2008, its estimated population was 62971, The racial makeup of the county was 59870 White, 1612 Black or African American, 395 American Indian, 214 Asian, 45 Native Hawaiian, and 835 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $37218, it is Michigan's 42nd wealthiest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $42823, it is the 45th wealthiest county in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the county was $16183, making its Michigan's 12th lowest county by per capita income.
In 2000, 15656 pupils and students, of which 7892 are male and 7764 are female, 25.55% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 854 nursery or pri school, 1008 kindergarten, 7874 elementary school, 3983 high school and 1937 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carson City City | Montcalm County | 0.73 | 0.71 | 0.01 | 1190 | 1670.8 | 19178 | 32500 |
| 2 | Edmore Village | Montcalm County | 1.42 | 1.42 | 0 | 1244 | 875.7 | 12853 | 24926 |
| 3 | Greenville City | Montcalm County | 5.95 | 5.71 | 0.24 | 7935 | 1389.2 | 15933 | 30453 |
| 4 | Howard City Village | Montcalm County | 2.51 | 2.51 | 0 | 1585 | 631.5 | 14076 | 34556 |
| 5 | Lakeview Village | Montcalm County | 1.9 | 1.57 | 0.33 | 1112 | 707.2 | 14154 | 33611 |
| 6 | Mcbride Village | Montcalm County | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0 | 232 | 642.3 | 13376 | 30568 |
| 7 | Pierson Village | Montcalm County | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0 | 185 | 730.2 | 10456 | 37500 |
| 8 | Sheridan Village | Montcalm County | 0.97 | 0.92 | 0.05 | 705 | 767.1 | 16781 | 30556 |
| 9 | Stanton City | Montcalm County | 2.14 | 2.14 | 0 | 1504 | 701.6 | 13901 | 29286 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 61266 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 61266 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 61489 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 61997 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 62346 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 62613 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 63038 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 63067 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 63147 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 62885 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 62971 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 489 | 365 | 854 |
| Kindergarten | 542 | 466 | 1008 |
| Elementary school | 3950 | 3924 | 7874 |
| High school | 2104 | 1879 | 3983 |
| College or graduate school | 807 | 1130 | 1937 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montcalm County, Michigan | $37218 | $42823 | $16183 |
| Michigan, United States | $44667 | $53457 | $22168 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |