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Calhoun County, Michigan
Calhoun County, Michigan. Calhoun County had 133,408 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. It holds 30 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs, 19 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 40 census tracts. GEOID 26025.
Calhoun County is the county of the Battle Creek, MI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
133,408
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 134,310 · ACS 2020-2024: 133,778
Median household income
$63,177
±$2,107 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$162,800
±$2,882 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$968
±$26 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Calhoun County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 134,310 residents in Calhoun County. The Census Bureau estimates 133,408 for July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 133,778 over 706 square miles of land.
| Measure | Calhoun County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 133,778 | 10,077,761 | −434 |
| Households | 53,333±559 | 4,076,369 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.03 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 59,602±87 | 4,622,236 | −1,287 |
Calhoun County's population since 2000
From 137,985 in 2000 to 133,408 in 2025: down 3.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County holds 30 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 19 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Battle Creek with 52,021 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Calhoun County?
The median resident of Calhoun County is 40.2 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 9.6%. 4.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Calhoun County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2±0.3 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±0.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% | 5.9% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.3%±0.2 pts | 72.4% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.6%±0.5 pts | 13.1% | −0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.2 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1%±0.4 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.9%±0.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±0.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3%±0.7 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4%±0.8 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.9%±1.2 pts | 32.4% | +1.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9%±0.6 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Calhoun County earn?
Half of Calhoun County's 53,333 households earn less than $63,177 a year (±$2,107), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $59,820 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,357 after inflation. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Calhoun County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,177±$2,107 | $72,875 | +$3,357 |
| Mean household income | $83,388±$2,334 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,349±$901 | $40,735 | +$1,299 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9%±1.1 pts | 13.2% | −2.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.0%±2.9 pts | 17.6% | −6.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5%±1.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6%±0.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Calhoun County?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Calhoun County's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $162,800 by its owner (±$2,882). The median renter pays $968 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Calhoun County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $162,800±$2,882 | $231,600 | +$27,424 |
| Median gross rent | $968±$26 | $1,129 | +$44 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9%±3.0 pts | 41.4% | −4.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,271±$33 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7%±1.3 pts | 73.2% | +2.8 pts |
| Housing units | 59,602±87 | 4,622,236 | −1,287 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.7%±1.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9%±1.2 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.7%±0.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.3%±0.9 pts | 14.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Calhoun County building?
Builders took permits for 120 new housing units across Calhoun County in 2025 (120 single-family), 0.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Calhoun County get to work?
79.9% of Calhoun County's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Calhoun County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.6%±0.8 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±0.8 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.9%±1.4 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±1.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min±0.5 | 24.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Calhoun County's census tracts?
Calhoun County is divided into 40 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $25,530 (Tract 36) to $108,942 (Tract 15).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Calhoun County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 17th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 67th of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th of 83 |
| Median household income | 46th of 83 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 38th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th of 83 |
| Median age | 69th of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Calhoun County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.