Montcalm County, Michigan

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Montcalm County
U.S. county
Giles Gilbert House
Giles Gilbert House
Map of Michigan highlighting Montcalm County
Location within the U.S. state of Michigan
Map of the United States highlighting Michigan
Michigan's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°19′N 85°09′W / 43.31°N 85.15°W / 43.31; -85.15
Country United States
State Michigan
Founded1738 (created)
1850 (organized)[1]
Named forLouis-Joseph de Montcalm
SeatStanton
Largest cityGreenville
Area
 • Total721 sq mi (1,870 km2)
 • Land705 sq mi (1,830 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (40 km2)  2.1%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
63,968
 • Density90/sq mi (30/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts3rd, 4th
Websitewww.montcalm.org

Montcalm County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,342.[2] The county is geographically located in the West Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula. The county seat is Stanton, and the largest city is Greenville.[3] The county is named for General Marquis Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, military commander of French troops during the French and Indian War. The county was set off in 1831 and organized in 1850.[1]

Montcalm County is part of the Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[]

According to the U.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]

Adjacent counties[]

National protected area[]

Major highways[]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1850891—
18603,968345.3%
187013,629243.5%
188033,148143.2%
189032,754−1.2%
190032,7540.0%
191032,069−2.1%
192030,441−5.1%
193027,471−9.8%
194028,5814.0%
195031,0138.5%
196035,79515.4%
197039,66010.8%
198047,55519.9%
199053,05911.6%
200061,22615.4%
201063,3423.5%
2018 (est.)63,968[5]1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2018[2]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 61,266 people, 22,079 households, and 16,183 families residing in the county. The population density was 86 people per square mile (33/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 or African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. 2.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 25.5% were of English ancestry, 22.5% were of German ancestry, 9.5% were of Irish ancestry, 6.0% were of Dutch ancestry and 5.7% were of Danish ancestry according to the 2010 American Community Survey estimate.[11] 96.4% spoke only English at home, while 2.1% spoke Spanish.

There were 22,079 households, out of which 35.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.80% were married 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. The per capita income for the county was $16,183. About 7.40% of families and 10.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.00% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over.

Government[]

Presidential Elections Results[12]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 67.9% 21,815 30.2% 9,703 1.9% 620
2016 63.2% 16,907 29.4% 7,874 7.4% 1,979
2012 53.3% 13,621 44.7% 11,430 2.0% 497
2008 49.1% 13,291 48.8% 13,208 2.2% 597
2004 56.0% 14,968 42.9% 11,471 1.1% 295
2000 55.4% 12,696 42.0% 9,627 2.5% 581
1996 40.5% 8,679 46.9% 10,053 12.7% 2,714
1992 37.0% 8,420 38.3% 8,730 24.7% 5,630
1988 58.5% 10,963 40.9% 7,664 0.7% 127
1984 70.1% 13,109 29.4% 5,491 0.5% 89
1980 56.5% 10,822 35.0% 6,706 8.5% 1,622
1976 60.4% 10,439 38.7% 6,684 1.0% 171
1972 62.0% 9,591 36.2% 5,602 1.8% 285
1968 55.9% 8,329 35.6% 5,303 8.5% 1,270
1964 36.6% 5,181 63.3% 8,970 0.2% 26
1960 67.7% 10,085 32.0% 4,767 0.3% 40
1956 69.8% 9,759 30.0% 4,189 0.2% 33
1952 71.4% 9,946 27.6% 3,844 1.0% 136
1948 65.1% 6,081 32.1% 2,999 2.7% 255
1944 69.7% 7,525 29.4% 3,168 0.9% 97
1940 64.4% 7,633 34.7% 4,119 0.9% 103
1936 46.1% 5,031 45.3% 4,950 8.6% 944
1932 45.3% 5,166 50.0% 5,704 4.7% 533
1928 82.5% 7,691 16.9% 1,572 0.6% 55
1924 79.0% 6,942 15.9% 1,396 5.2% 453
1920 77.3% 6,644 19.7% 1,695 3.0% 259
1916 56.0% 3,894 40.3% 2,801 3.7% 258
1912 28.8% 1,874 21.1% 1,373 50.1% 3,261
1908 69.1% 4,558 26.0% 1,715 5.0% 328
1904 76.7% 5,314 19.8% 1,372 3.5% 240
1900 63.2% 4,826 34.5% 2,636 2.4% 180
1896 54.2% 4,523 43.8% 3,651 2.0% 166
1892 53.3% 3,623 32.5% 2,205 14.2% 968
1888 53.4% 4,480 41.6% 3,495 5.0% 418
1884 49.3% 3,857 48.4% 3,788 2.3% 176

The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.

Elected officials[]

  • Prosecuting Attorney: Andrea Krause
  • Sheriff: Michael J. Williams
  • County Clerk: Kristen Millard
  • County Treasurer: JoAnne Vukin
  • Register of Deeds: Lori A. Wilson
  • Drain Commissioner: Sandy Rains
  • County Commission:Betty Kellenberger; Jeremy Miller; Adam Petersen; Patric Q. Carr; Ron Baker; Brendan Mahar; Phil Kohn; Chris Johnston; Tom Porter
  • Road Commissioners: Dale J. Linton; Bob Brundage; S. Michael Scott

(information as of August 2019)

Communities[]

Cities[]

Villages[]

Census-designated places[]

Other unincorporated communities[]

  • Coral
  • Gowen
  • Vestaburg

Townships[]

Education[]

The county has nine libraries, including the Montcalm 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]

See also[]

  • Cowden Lake
  • List of Michigan State Historic Sites in Montcalm County, Michigan
  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Montcalm County, Michigan

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Bibliography on Montcalm County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 5, 2011. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  5. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 9, 2019.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 27, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  13. ^ "Community A - L: Libraries." Montcalm County. Retrieved on October 21, 2017.

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Coordinates: 43°19′N 85°09′W / 43.31°N 85.15°W / 43.31; -85.15

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