Calhoun County, Michigan Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Calhoun County Quick Facts
How Calhoun County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 133,846 | 133,778 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $60,385 | $63,177 | +4.6% |
| Median home value | $151,500 | $162,800 | +7.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.