Calhoun County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Calhoun County, Michigan has a population of 133,778, the 17th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $63,177 and the median home value is $162,800. The poverty rate is 13.9%.

Calhoun County Quick Facts

Population 133,778

Median Household Income $63,17790% MOE ±$2,107

Median Home Value $162,80090% MOE ±$2,882

Poverty Rate 13.9%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.4%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 40.2 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 72.7%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.9%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.4%

Cities/Places 11

Population 133,778 17th of 83

Median Income $63,177 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.9%

Unemployment 6.4%

How Calhoun County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	134,212	133,778	-0.3%
Median household income	$59,821	$63,177	+5.6%
Median home value¹	$135,378	$162,800	+20.3%
Median gross rent	$924	$968	+4.7%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Calhoun

$63,177

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Calhoun

$162,800

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.9%

$25K-$50K 22.9%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 27.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

11.2%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

8.5%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

59.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.7%

Renter 27.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $968/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.9%

18-34

21.0%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

24.6%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Calhoun County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Battle Creek	52,374	$55,693	17.6%	$141,900
Albion	7,560	$39,885	25.1%	$99,900
Marshall	6,804	$76,050	5.7%	$173,500
Springfield	5,269	$44,808	19.1%	$110,800
Level Park-Oak Park	3,488	$70,652	12.3%	$124,500
Union City	1,940	$62,788	14.5%	$107,500
Brownlee Park	1,661	$31,969	42.1%	$83,700
Homer	1,610	$54,737	18.7%	$136,200
Athens	1,134	$70,192	6.6%	$157,000
Tekonsha	575	$55,000	21.6%	$98,300
Burlington	264	$66,250	13.3%	$90,800

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Population Overview

Calhoun County is located in Michigan with a total population of 133,778. It is the 17th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calhoun County is 40.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calhoun County is $63,177. This is 13% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $162,800. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Calhoun County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calhoun County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.6%.

Education

22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Calhoun County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Calhoun County, Michigan?

Calhoun County has a population of 133,778, making it the 17th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Calhoun County?

The median household income in Calhoun County is $63,177 with a poverty rate of 13.9%.

How many cities are in Calhoun County, Michigan?

Calhoun County contains 11 Census-designated places.