Calhoun County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 17th-largest in Michigan

The population of Calhoun County, Michigan is 133,846 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $60,385, the median home value is $151,500, and the median age is 40.2.

The population of Calhoun County has declined 1.6% since 2010 (135,953 → 133,785), a -0.11% annualized rate.

Calhoun County within Michigan · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

133,846

Population

-0.11%

Annual growth

190

People / sq mi

$60,385

Median Income

$151,500

Median Home Value

Calhoun County covers 706 sq mi of land at 189.5 people per square mile.

About Calhoun County, MI

Calhoun County is a county in Michigan with a population of 133,846. It ranks #17 among counties in Michigan by population. The median age is 40.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in Calhoun County is $60,385, below the US median of $74,580. 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $151,500, with monthly rent averaging $937. The homeownership rate of 72.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Calhoun County reflects 22.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.6 minutes each way.

Calhoun County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Calhoun County had a population of 135,953 in 2010 and 133,785 in 2024, a -1.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 135,953 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.11%.

133,785

Population (2024)

135,953

Population (2010)

135,953

Peak (2010)

-0.11%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	135,953	-	-	estimate
2011	135,111	-842	-0.62%	estimate
2012	134,755	-356	-0.26%	estimate
2013	134,782	+27	+0.02%	estimate
2014	134,845	+63	+0.05%	estimate
2015	134,377	-468	-0.35%	estimate
2016	134,343	-34	-0.03%	estimate
2017	134,127	-216	-0.16%	estimate
2018	133,858	-269	-0.20%	estimate
2019	133,806	-52	-0.04%	estimate
2020	134,219	+413	+0.31%	estimate
2021	133,905	-314	-0.23%	estimate
2022	133,475	-430	-0.32%	estimate
2023	133,505	+30	+0.02%	estimate
2024	133,785	+280	+0.21%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	77.4%
Black or African American	10.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.2

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

18.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

6.4%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

6.7%

20–24

6.0%

25–34

12.4%

35–44

12.1%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

11.0%

75–84

5.4%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 18.8% · Seniors (65+): 18.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$60,385$-10,764 vs state
Mean household income	$80,429
Per-capita income	$33,239
Poverty rate	9.6%+0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.0%
Employment-to-population	55.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.0%

Manufacturing

21.7%

Education & health care

9.8%

Finance & real estate

6.7%

Construction

5.0%

Retail trade

4.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

Public administration

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Calhoun County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

2.1%

Carpool

80.4%

Public transit

7.2%

Work from home

20.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$151,500$-66,100 vs state

Median home value

$937

Median rent

72.4%

Homeownership rate

59,626

Total housing units

89.6%

Occupied

10.4%

Vacant

27.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.1%

With health insurance

92.4%

With broadband internet

17.9%

Foreign-born

7.5%

Veterans (18+)

14.3%

With a disability

92.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.9%

High School+

22.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Calhoun County, Michigan has a population of 133,846 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 190 people per square mile.

The population of Calhoun County has declined 1.6% since 2010 (135,953 → 133,785), a -0.11% annualized rate.

The median household income in Calhoun County, Michigan is $60,385, with mean (average) household income of $80,429 and per-capita income of $33,239. 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Calhoun County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.4%), Black or African American (10.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Calhoun County, Michigan is 40.2 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in Calhoun County is $151,500 and median monthly rent is $937. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 59,626 total housing units, 10.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Calhoun County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Calhoun County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.