Montcalm County, Michigan | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofMichigan | |
 Michigan's location within theU.S. | |
| Coordinates:43°19′N85°09′W / 43.31°N 85.15°W /43.31; -85.15 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| Founded | 1738 (created) 1850 (organized)[1] |
| Named after | Louis-Joseph de Montcalm |
| Seat | Stanton |
| Largest city | Greenville |
| Area | |
• Total | 721 sq mi (1,870 km2) |
| • Land | 705 sq mi (1,830 km2) |
| • Water | 15 sq mi (39 km2) 2.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 66,614 |
• Estimate (2024) | 69,314 |
| • Density | 94.5/sq mi (36.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | montcalm |
Montcalm County (/ˈmɒntkɔːlm/MONT-kawlm) is acounty in theU.S. state ofMichigan. As of the2020 Census, the population was 66,614.[2] The county is geographically located in theWest Michigan region of theLower Peninsula. Thecounty seat isStanton, and the largest city isGreenville.[3] The county is named for General MarquisLouis-Joseph de Montcalm, military commander ofFrench troops during theFrench and Indian War. The county was set off in 1831 and organized in 1850.[1]
Montcalm County is part of theGrand Rapids metropolitan area.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 721 square miles (1,870 km2), of which 705 square miles (1,830 km2) is land and 15 square miles (39 km2) (2.1%) is water.[4]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 891 | — | |
| 1860 | 3,968 | 345.3% | |
| 1870 | 13,629 | 243.5% | |
| 1880 | 33,148 | 143.2% | |
| 1890 | 32,754 | −1.2% | |
| 1900 | 32,754 | 0.0% | |
| 1910 | 32,069 | −2.1% | |
| 1920 | 30,441 | −5.1% | |
| 1930 | 27,471 | −9.8% | |
| 1940 | 28,581 | 4.0% | |
| 1950 | 31,013 | 8.5% | |
| 1960 | 35,795 | 15.4% | |
| 1970 | 39,660 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 47,555 | 19.9% | |
| 1990 | 53,059 | 11.6% | |
| 2000 | 61,226 | 15.4% | |
| 2010 | 63,342 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 66,614 | 5.2% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 69,314 | [5] | 4.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2018[2] | |||
As of thecensus[10] of 2000, there were 61,266 people, 22,079 households, and 16,183 families residing in the county. Thepopulation density was 86 people per square mile (33 people/km2). There were 25,900 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile (14/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.83%White, 2.17%Black orAfrican American, 0.60%Native American, 0.26%Asian, 0.05%Pacific Islander, 0.64% fromother races, and 1.46% from two or more races. 2.28% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race. 25.5% were ofEnglish ancestry, 22.5% were ofGerman ancestry, 9.5% were ofIrish ancestry, 6.0% were ofDutch ancestry and 5.7% were ofDanish ancestry according to the 2010American Community Survey estimate.[11] 96.4% spoke onlyEnglish at home, while 2.1% spokeSpanish.
There were 22,079 households, out of which 35.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.80% weremarried couples living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were non-families. 21.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.10% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 30.20% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 105.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,218, and the median income for a family was $42,823. Males had a median income of $32,635 versus $23,645 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $16,183. About 7.40% of families and 10.90% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 14.00% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1884 | 3,857 | 49.32% | 3,788 | 48.43% | 176 | 2.25% |
| 1888 | 4,480 | 53.38% | 3,495 | 41.64% | 418 | 4.98% |
| 1892 | 3,623 | 53.31% | 2,205 | 32.45% | 968 | 14.24% |
| 1896 | 4,523 | 54.23% | 3,651 | 43.78% | 166 | 1.99% |
| 1900 | 4,826 | 63.15% | 2,636 | 34.49% | 180 | 2.36% |
| 1904 | 5,314 | 76.73% | 1,372 | 19.81% | 240 | 3.47% |
| 1908 | 4,558 | 69.05% | 1,715 | 25.98% | 328 | 4.97% |
| 1912 | 1,874 | 28.80% | 1,373 | 21.10% | 3,261 | 50.11% |
| 1916 | 3,894 | 56.00% | 2,801 | 40.28% | 258 | 3.71% |
| 1920 | 6,644 | 77.27% | 1,695 | 19.71% | 259 | 3.01% |
| 1924 | 6,942 | 78.97% | 1,396 | 15.88% | 453 | 5.15% |
| 1928 | 7,691 | 82.54% | 1,572 | 16.87% | 55 | 0.59% |
| 1932 | 5,166 | 45.30% | 5,704 | 50.02% | 533 | 4.67% |
| 1936 | 5,031 | 46.05% | 4,950 | 45.31% | 944 | 8.64% |
| 1940 | 7,633 | 64.39% | 4,119 | 34.74% | 103 | 0.87% |
| 1944 | 7,525 | 69.74% | 3,168 | 29.36% | 97 | 0.90% |
| 1948 | 6,081 | 65.14% | 2,999 | 32.13% | 255 | 2.73% |
| 1952 | 9,946 | 71.42% | 3,844 | 27.60% | 136 | 0.98% |
| 1956 | 9,759 | 69.80% | 4,189 | 29.96% | 33 | 0.24% |
| 1960 | 10,085 | 67.72% | 4,767 | 32.01% | 40 | 0.27% |
| 1964 | 5,181 | 36.55% | 8,970 | 63.27% | 26 | 0.18% |
| 1968 | 8,329 | 55.89% | 5,303 | 35.59% | 1,270 | 8.52% |
| 1972 | 9,591 | 61.97% | 5,602 | 36.19% | 285 | 1.84% |
| 1976 | 10,439 | 60.36% | 6,684 | 38.65% | 171 | 0.99% |
| 1980 | 10,822 | 56.51% | 6,706 | 35.02% | 1,622 | 8.47% |
| 1984 | 13,109 | 70.14% | 5,491 | 29.38% | 89 | 0.48% |
| 1988 | 10,963 | 58.46% | 7,664 | 40.87% | 127 | 0.68% |
| 1992 | 8,420 | 36.96% | 8,730 | 38.32% | 5,630 | 24.71% |
| 1996 | 8,679 | 40.47% | 10,053 | 46.88% | 2,714 | 12.66% |
| 2000 | 12,696 | 55.43% | 9,627 | 42.03% | 581 | 2.54% |
| 2004 | 14,968 | 55.99% | 11,471 | 42.91% | 295 | 1.10% |
| 2008 | 13,291 | 49.05% | 13,208 | 48.75% | 597 | 2.20% |
| 2012 | 13,621 | 53.32% | 11,430 | 44.74% | 497 | 1.95% |
| 2016 | 16,907 | 63.18% | 7,874 | 29.42% | 1,979 | 7.40% |
| 2020 | 21,815 | 67.88% | 9,703 | 30.19% | 620 | 1.93% |
| 2024 | 23,946 | 68.72% | 10,368 | 29.75% | 531 | 1.52% |
The county government operates thejail, maintains rural roads, operates themajor local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintainsvital records, administerspublic health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare andother social services. Thecounty board of commissioners controls thebudget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most localgovernment functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, streetmaintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.
(information as of August 2025)
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The county has nine libraries, including theMontcalm Community College Library,Carson City Public Library,Crystal Community Library, Flat River Community Library,Home Township Library,Reynolds Township Library, Richland Township Library, Tamarack District Library, and White Pine Library.[13]
The county also has 8 public school districts, including Carson City Crystal Area School District, Central Montcalm Public Schools,Greenville Public Schools,Lakeview Public Schools,Montabella Community Schools, Montcalm Area ISD, Tri County Area Schools, and Vestaburg Community Schools.[14]
Finally, the county has one community college,Montcalm Community College.[15]
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