Calhoun County, Michigan
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Calhoun County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 137,985. The county seat is Marshall6. Calhoun County was established in 1833 and named after John C. Calhoun, Vice President under both John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, making it one of Michigan's Cabinet counties.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,861 km² (718 mi²). 1,836 km² (709 mi²) of it is land and 25 km² (10 mi²) of it (1.35%) is water.Geographic Features
Major Highways
- Interstate 69
- Interstate 94
- Interstate 194 (spur into Battle Creek, Michigan)
- U.S. Route 12
- M-37
- M-60
- M-66
- M-78
- M-89
- M-96
- M-99
- M-227
Adjacent counties
- Kalamazoo County west
- St. Joseph County southwest
- Branch County south
- Hillsdale County southeast
- Jackson County east
- Eaton County north
- Barry County northwest
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 137,985 people, 54,100 households, and 36,247 families residing in the county. The population density was 75/km² (195/mi²). There were 58,691 housing units at an average density of 32/km² (83/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 83.93% White, 10.89% Black or African American, 0.63% Native American, 1.11% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.29% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. 3.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 54,100 households out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.60% were married couples living together, 13.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% were non-families. 27.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.00% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,918, and the median income for a family was $47,167. Males had a median income of $37,001 versus $26,464 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,230. About 8.10% of families and 11.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.20% of those under age 18 and 9.00% 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
- Prosecuting Attorney: John Hallacy
- Sheriff: Allen Byam
- County Clerk/Register of Deeds: Anne B. Norlander
- County Treasurer: Ann Rosenbaum Petredean
- Drain Commissioner: Blaine VanSickle
Cities, villages and townships
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