Calhoun County, Michigan

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Calhoun County, Michigan

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Location in the state of Michigan
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Founded established 1829
organized 1833[1]
Seat Marshall
Largest city Battle Creek (population and area)
Area
 • Total 718.44 sq mi (1,861 km2)
 • Land 708.72 sq mi (1,836 km2)
 • Water 9.72 sq mi (25 km2), 1.35%
Population
 • (2010) 136,146
 • Density 194/sq mi (75/km²)
Website www.calhouncountymi.org

Calhoun County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. The county seat is Marshall[2]. As of the 2010 census, the population was 136,146.[3] The entire county is co-terminous with the Battle Creek Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Calhoun County was established on October 19, 1829 and named after John C. Calhoun, who was at the time Vice President under Andrew Jackson, making it one of Michigan's Cabinet counties. County government was first organized March 6, 1833.[1][4]

Geography

According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 718.44 square miles (1,860.8 km2), of which 708.72 square miles (1,835.6 km2) (or 98.65%) is land and 9.72 square miles (25.2 km2) (or 1.35%) is water.[5]

Geographic features

Adjacent counties

 Barry County Eaton County
Kalamazoo County Jackson County
   Calhoun County, Michigan  
St. Joseph County Branch County Hillsdale County

Transportation

Highways

Rail

Amtrak provides passenger rail service to the county in Battle Creek and Albion.

Bus

Greyhound Lines provides intercity bus service to the county in both Battle Creek and Albion. Indian Trails equally provides intercity bus service with a stop in Battle Creek.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
184010,599
—
185019,16280.8%
186029,56454.3%
187036,56923.7%
188038,4525.1%
189043,50113.1%
190049,31513.4%
191056,63814.8%
192072,91828.7%
193087,04319.4%
194094,2068.2%
1950120,81328.2%
1960138,85814.9%
1970141,9632.2%
1980141,557−0.3%
1990135,982−3.9%
2000137,9851.5%
2010136,146−1.3%
Est. 2012135,099−0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2012 Estimate[7]

The 2010 United States Census[8] indicates Calhoun County had a 2010 population of 136,146. This is a decrease of -1,839 people from the 2000 United States Census. Overall, the county had a -1.3% growth rate during this ten-year period. In 2010 there were 54,016 households and 35,220 families in the county. The population density was 192.8 per square mile (74.4 square kilometers). There were 61,042 housing units at an average density of 86.4 per square mile (33.4 square kilometers). The racial and ethnic makeup of the county was 79.8% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races.

There were 54,016 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were husband and wife families, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.8% were non-families, and 28.8% were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.2% under age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The 2010 American Community Survey 1-year estimate[8] indicates the median income for a household in the county was $42,921 and the median income for a family was $49,964. Males had a median income of $25,712 versus $18,298 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,661. About 11.7% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.9% of those under the age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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.

Calhoun County elected officials

(information as of February 2009)

Cities, villages and townships

Unincorporated
  • Clarence Center
  • Clarendon
  • Condit
  • Duck Lake
  • East Leroy
  • Eckford
  • Greenfield Park
  • Joppa
  • Lee Center
  • Level Park
  • Oak Park
  • Maplehurst
  • Marengo
  • Old Mill Gardens
  • Orchard Park
  • Partello
  • Pennfield
  • Pine Creek
  • Pine Creek Indian Reservation
  • Rice Creek
  • Sonoma
  • Springfield Place
  • Stanley Corners
  • Sunrise Heights (subdivision)
  • Verona
  • Walnut Point
  • Wattles Park
  • West Leroy
  • Wrights Corners

Townships

Historical markers

There are 83 recognized Michigan historical markers in the county.[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bibliography on Calhoun County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Retrieved January 19, 2013. 
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07. 
  3. ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2013. 
  4. ↑ Peirce, Henry B. (2005) [1877]. "Chapter VII". History of Calhoun county, Michigan. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Library. p. 18. Retrieved 2007-02-11. 
  5. ↑ "Census 2010 Gazetteer Files". Retrieved July 2, 2013. 
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 25, 2013. 
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Census.gov. Retrieved June 25, 2013. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "American Factfinder". United States Census Bureau accessdate=March 11, 2012. 
  9. ↑ Michigan Historical Markers

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Coordinates: 42°15′N 85°00′W / 42.25°N 85.00°W / 42.25; -85.00

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