Montcalm County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Montcalm County, Michigan has a population of 67,816, the 28th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $67,344 and the median home value is $185,500. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Montcalm County Quick Facts

Population 67,816

Median Household Income $67,34490% MOE ±$2,180

Median Home Value $185,50090% MOE ±$5,909

Poverty Rate 12.6%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.0%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Median Age 40.4 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 83.2%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.0%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.5%

Cities/Places 11

Population 67,816 28th of 83

Median Income $67,344 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment 5.0%

How Montcalm 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	63,413	67,816	+6.9%
Median household income	$60,856	$67,344	+10.7%
Median home value¹	$140,178	$185,500	+32.3%
Median gross rent	$858	$869	No clear change (+1.3%)

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

Median Household Income

Montcalm

$67,344

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Montcalm

$185,500

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.3%

$25K-$50K 21.1%

$50K-$100K 36.8%

$100K+ 26.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

12.5%

$75K-$100K

17.0%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

56.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.2%

Renter 16.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $869/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

21.9%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

25.0%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Montcalm County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Greenville	8,995	$63,285	11.5%	$184,200
Howard City	1,636	$54,688	23.9%	$151,200
Edmore	1,514	$54,063	32.2%	$105,500
Stanton	1,285	$48,750	31.2%	$114,900
Carson City	1,233	$44,375	15.8%	$123,600
Crystal	1,114	$41,806	12.6%	$197,300
Lakeview	1,030	$33,631	30.4%	$165,500
Sheridan	746	$59,063	5.2%	$165,700
Trufant	572	$93,750	4.2%	$123,600
McBride	195	$59,821	21.0%	$117,700
Pierson	119	$41,875	27.4%	$100,000

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Population Overview

Montcalm County is located in Michigan with a total population of 67,816. It is the 28th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montcalm County is 40.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montcalm County is $67,344. This is 8% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $185,500. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Montcalm County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Montcalm County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 51% 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 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Montcalm 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 Montcalm County, Michigan?

Montcalm County has a population of 67,816, making it the 28th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Montcalm County?

The median household income in Montcalm County is $67,344 with a poverty rate of 12.6%.

How many cities are in Montcalm County, Michigan?

Montcalm County contains 11 Census-designated places.