Charlevoix County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Charlevoix County, Michigan, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Charlevoix County, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Charlevoix County, Michigan. The estimated population of Charlevoix County, Michigan is 26,109 people, with a median age of 49.2.

We can look at the total population in Charlevoix County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,109
 -0.34% -0.19%
2020
26,197
+0.03%
-
2019
26,188
 -0.12% -
2018
26,219
+0.23%
-
2017
26,160
 - -

Population of Charlevoix County, Michigan by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.1%
94%
 -0.96%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Native
1.1%
1.2%
 -8.33%
Hispanic
2.3%
1.8%
 +27.78%
Asian
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
2.2%
 +13.64%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Charlevoix County, Michigan by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.2 +0.2% 48 +0.21% 49.9 +0.2%
2020 49.1 +1.03% 47.9 +0.42% 49.8 +0.61%
2019 48.6 +1.04% 47.7 +0.42% 49.5 +1.23%
2018 48.1 +0.84% 47.5 +0.64% 48.9 +1.03%
2017 47.7 - 47.2 - 48.4 -

The median age of Charlevoix County, Michigan gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,311 -10.32% 1,274 -12.99% 1,180 1,112
10 to 19 1,576 +0.28% 1,581 -0.94% 1,579 1,563
20 to 29 1,274 +3.92% 1,254 -1.49% 1,323 1,235
30 to 39 1,243 +11.46% 1,148 +16.9% 1,390 1,353
40 to 49 1,514 -9.61% 1,630 -23.01% 1,369 1,285
50 to 59 2,115 -12.15% 2,117 -9.21% 1,864 1,928
60 to 69 1,939 +20.58% 2,071 +14.07% 2,364 2,378
70+ 1,896 +4.35% 2,217 -0.38% 1,978 2,208

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Charlevoix County, Michigan is $63,508.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Charlevoix County.

  • Under 25
    $42,905.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,222.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,675.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,886.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Charlevoix County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Charlevoix County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Charlevoix County, Michigan is currently $86,166.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.30% of households in Charlevoix County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Charlevoix County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Charlevoix County is $38,685.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Charlevoix County by the total population of Charlevoix County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Charlevoix County, Michigan, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Charlevoix County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.01%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Charlevoix County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Charlevoix County over the age of 16 is 21,786.

Of those people, a total of 60.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Charlevoix County is 57.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,111 52.70% 2.40%
20 to 24 years 1,296 88.90% 9.20%
25 to 29 years 1,262 86.80% 2.50%
30 to 34 years 1,332 86.40% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 2,658 89.30% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 3,176 88.70% 5.30%
55 to 59 years 2,023 73.10% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 2,538 54.50% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 3,847 22.50% 1.20%
75 years and over 2,543 7.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Charlevoix County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 20,712 59.70% 4.20%
Black or African American 101 75.20% 6.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 240 65.40% 0.00%
Asian 85 61.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 0.00% 0.00%
Other 114 75.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 525 65.30% 1.50%
Hispanic or Latino 402 80.30% 0.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 20,485 59.50% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Charlevoix County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Charlevoix County is 12,537, with median earnings of $37,937.00.

Women in Charlevoix County, Michigan earning approximately 69.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,537 $37,937.00
Male 6,676 $44,251.00
Female 5,861 $30,771.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,213 $53,616.00
Business and Financial 501 $61,172.00
Computer and Mathematical 119 $65,089.00
Architecture and Engineering 374 $66,818.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 89 $74,375.00
Community and Social Service 265 $42,589.00
Legal 42 $42,500.00
Educational and Library 607 $43,807.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 217 $20,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 960 $55,167.00
Healthcare Support 433 $26,743.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 85 $31,250.00
Law Enforcement 109 $56,991.00
Food Preparation and Serving 892 $17,761.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 644 $20,769.00
Personal Care and Service 341 $20,184.00
Sales 1,104 $35,699.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,253 $36,728.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $17,750.00
Construction and Extraction 741 $34,290.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 443 $42,330.00
Production 1,259 $41,558.00
Transportation and Material Moving 412 $37,500.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 713 $69,297.00 500 $45,179.00
Business and Financial 234 $66,500.00 267 $47,452.00
Computer and Mathematical 96 $65,536.00 23 $54,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 335 $65,795.00 39 $88,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 66 $74,500.00 23 $74,327.00
Community and Social Service 127 $46,563.00 138 $37,500.00
Legal 16 $122,917.00 26 $37,273.00
Educational and Library 157 $53,750.00 450 $38,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 134 $21,538.00 83 $16,964.00
Healthcare Practitioners 289 $86,917.00 671 $52,813.00
Healthcare Support 53 $71,406.00 380 $25,526.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 52 $49,722.00 33 $4,671.00
Law Enforcement 83 $65,040.00 26 $45,682.00
Food Preparation and Serving 327 $15,647.00 565 $18,596.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 319 $35,477.00 325 $12,625.00
Personal Care and Service 90 $21,250.00 251 $19,922.00
Sales 545 $43,229.00 559 $28,109.00
Office and Administrative Support 261 $48,750.00 992 $33,100.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $5,833.00 22 $18,250.00
Construction and Extraction 728 $34,545.00 13 $21,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 427 $42,933.00 16 $20,625.00
Production 957 $47,014.00 302 $26,310.00
Transportation and Material Moving 355 $45,313.00 57 $19,375.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,769 households in Charlevoix County, with an average household size of 2.19 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,818 families in Charlevoix County with an average family size of 2.62 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,309 527 982 3,951
Average Household Size 2.67 2.68 2.77 1.22
Total Families 6,309 527 982 0
Average Household Size 2.66 2.36 2.55 0

Poverty

Of the 7,818 families in Charlevoix County, 5.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Charlevoix County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 17,448 housing units in Charlevoix County, Michigan.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,769 67.45%
Vacant 5,679 32.55%

11.47% of the total 17,448 housing units in Charlevoix County are rental units. This is approximately 2,001 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,629 are occupied by the owner - or 55.19% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Charlevoix County is $786.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Charlevoix County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    139
  • Less than $500
    348
  • $500 to $999
    1,122
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    439
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    72
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    20
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Charlevoix County is $188,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Charlevoix County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    689
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,075
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,658
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,670
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,945
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,577
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    719
  • $1,000,000 or more
    296

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Charlevoix County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Charlevoix County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,106
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,345
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,240
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,898
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,918
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,628
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,688
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,984
  • 2010 to 2013
    631
  • 2014 or later
    10

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Charlevoix County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    683
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,501
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,991
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,594

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Charlevoix County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Charlevoix County that commute to work in a particular way.

20.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Charlevoix County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    860
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,746
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,886
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,632
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,884
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    777
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,289
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    256
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    347
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    375
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    220
  • 90 or more minutes
    217

Summary

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Places in Charlevoix County, Michigan

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