Calhoun County Demographics
A map of Calhoun County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 100,385 | 74.7% |
Black | 14,275 | 10.6% |
Hispanic | 7,426 | 5.5% |
Multiracial | 7,244 | 5.4% |
Asian | 3,715 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 1,265 | 0.9% |
Calhoun County, Michigan had a population of 134,310 in 2020. It was 74.7% White, 10.6% Black, 2.8% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Calhoun County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Calhoun County is the 17th most populous county of the 83 counties in Michigan.
Calhoun County's White Population
100,385 residents of Calhoun County identify as White, or 74.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Calhoun County is ranked #70 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Calhoun County is more White than neighboring Kalamazoo County (73.9% White). Calhoun County is less White than neighboring Branch County (87% White), Eaton County (79.9% White), Barry County (91% White), and Hillsdale County (92.1% White).
Calhoun County's Black Population
14,275 residents of Calhoun County identify as Black, or 10.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Calhoun County is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Calhoun County is more Black than neighboring Branch County (2.5% Black), Eaton County (6.8% Black), Barry County (0.5% Black), and Hillsdale County (0.4% Black). Calhoun County is less Black than neighboring Kalamazoo County (11.3% Black).
Calhoun County's Asian Population
3,715 residents of Calhoun County identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Calhoun County is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Calhoun County is more Asian than neighboring Branch County (0.6% Asian), Eaton County (2.2% Asian), Barry County (0.4% Asian), Kalamazoo County (2.7% Asian), and Hillsdale County (0.4% Asian).
Calhoun County's Hispanic Population
7,426 residents of Calhoun County identify as Hispanic, or 5.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Calhoun County is ranked #21 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Calhoun County is more Hispanic than neighboring Barry County (3.4% Hispanic), and Hillsdale County (2.6% Hispanic). Calhoun County is less Hispanic than neighboring Branch County (5.8% Hispanic), Eaton County (6% Hispanic), and Kalamazoo County (5.6% Hispanic).
Calhoun County's Native American/Other Population
1,265 residents of Calhoun County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Calhoun County is ranked #31 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Calhoun County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Branch County (0.6% Native American/Other), Eaton County (0.6% Native American/Other), Barry County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hillsdale County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Calhoun County's Multiracial Population
7,244 residents of Calhoun County identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Calhoun County is ranked #10 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Calhoun County is more Multiracial than neighboring Branch County (3.5% Multiracial), Eaton County (4.5% Multiracial), Barry County (4% Multiracial), and Hillsdale County (3.9% Multiracial). Calhoun County is less Multiracial than neighboring Kalamazoo County (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.