Calhoun County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Calhoun County is located in Michigan with a total population of 133,846. It is the 17th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calhoun County is 40.2 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calhoun County is $60,385. This is 15% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $151,500. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Calhoun County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calhoun County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.9%.

Education

22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.