Population 6,183 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cassopolis
Household size in Cassopolis
| Period | Cassopolis | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Cassopolis is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.46 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cassopolis
| Period | Cassopolis | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.8 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Cassopolis skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cassopolis
| Period | Cassopolis | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Cassopolis than nationally: 10.3%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cassopolis
Renters in Cassopolis
| Period | Cassopolis | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cassopolis is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (45.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cassopolis
| Period | Cassopolis | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.7% of the housing in Cassopolis, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 10.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cassopolis
| Period | Cassopolis | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Cassopolis is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Michigan as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cassopolis
| Period | Cassopolis | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $640 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $668 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $712 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $975 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$334 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Cassopolis runs $975 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $334 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cassopolis
Bachelor's degrees in Cassopolis
| Period | Cassopolis | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Cassopolis than nationally: 27.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cassopolis
| Period | Cassopolis | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cassopolis is close to the national rate: 88.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (91.8%). The share with a diploma is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cassopolis
| Period | Cassopolis | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cassopolis is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Michigan overall (5.9%). Unemployment is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cassopolis compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassopolis | 2.38 | 46.8 | 10.3% | 23.1% | 14.7% | 1968 | $975 | 27.2% | 88.9% | 5.2% |
| Calvin Center | 2.62 | 46.1 | 7.7% | 16.9% | 26.0% | 1986 | $1,152 | 20.7% | 85.8% | 6.0% |
| Vandalia | 2.56 | 42.5 | 7.0% | 17.8% | 28.6% | 1970 | $1,088 | 21.3% | 85.7% | 8.0% |
| Penn | 2.55 | 50.7 | 3.7% | 7.5% | 39.3% | 1980 | $1,251 | 39.6% | 91.6% | 5.3% |
| La Grange | 2.15 | 44.5 | 16.1% | 39.3% | 5.8% | 1965 | $886 | 17.7% | 84.5% | 9.2% |
| Dailey | 2.68 | 46.6 | 9.4% | 13.4% | 6.0% | 1982 | $1,071 | 21.0% | 91.1% | 1.8% |
| Edwardsburg | 2.48 | 42.6 | 11.2% | 19.1% | 10.6% | 1978 | $1,077 | 20.8% | 89.0% | 3.0% |
| Kessington | 2.58 | 43.0 | 10.4% | 13.0% | 10.8% | 1978 | $1,171 | 20.9% | 89.1% | 1.6% |
| Wakelee | 2.48 | 44.9 | 10.2% | 10.7% | 25.0% | 1980 | $1,019 | 17.8% | 90.6% | 4.0% |
| Jones | 2.28 | 49.5 | 7.9% | 11.4% | 18.0% | 1973 | $904 | 21.0% | 93.4% | 4.6% |
| Union | 2.33 | 41.8 | 12.2% | 20.4% | 16.2% | 1977 | $934 | 25.2% | 89.2% | 7.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cassopolis. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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