Montcalm County's 2026 population is estimated at 71,080, reflecting a 1.26% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Montcalm County is the 27th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 63,315 and has grown 12.26% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 39.9 years
There are 53,679 adults, (12,113 of whom are seniors) in Montcalm County.
Female: 31,457 (46.4%)
Male: 36,359 (53.6%)
The racial composition of Montcalm County includes 88.27% White, 3.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,859 | 88.27% |
| Two or more races | 4,481 | 6.61% |
| Black or African American | 2,190 | 3.23% |
| Other race | 972 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 165 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 149 | 0.22% |
Montcalm County 's average per capita income is $43,041. Household income levels show a median of $67,344. The poverty rate stands at 12.55%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,407 | $99,969 |
| Families | $77,308 | $90,704 |
| Households | $67,344 | $79,730 |
| Non Families | $41,905 | $51,540 |
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