Population 26,108 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Charlevoix County
Household size in Charlevoix County
| Period | Charlevoix County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Charlevoix County is a place of small households, averaging 2.13 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.28 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Charlevoix County has smaller households than the great majority of Michigan counties.
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 Charlevoix County
| Period | Charlevoix County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.6 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Charlevoix County skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.2, mirroring the country.
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 Charlevoix County
| Period | Charlevoix County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Charlevoix County: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Charlevoix County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Michigan counties.
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 Charlevoix County
Renters in Charlevoix County
| Period | Charlevoix County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Charlevoix County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.5% 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 (44.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the north.
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 Charlevoix County
| Period | Charlevoix County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Charlevoix County: 27.5% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, as it has 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 Charlevoix County
| Period | Charlevoix County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in Charlevoix County was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Michigan as a whole, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east.
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 Charlevoix County
| Period | Charlevoix County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $631 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $751 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $793 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,039 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$407 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Charlevoix County costs $1,039 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $407 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 27.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southeast.
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 Charlevoix County
Bachelor's degrees in Charlevoix County
| Period | Charlevoix County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Charlevoix County as nationally: 34.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.8 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the south.
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 Charlevoix County
| Period | Charlevoix County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Charlevoix County: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points, as it has nationally. Charlevoix County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Michigan counties.
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 Charlevoix County
| Period | Charlevoix County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Charlevoix County has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Michigan's 83 counties, only three have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 6.2 points since 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).
Charlevoix County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix County | 2.13 | 49.6 | 7.3% | 16.5% | 27.5% | 1982 | $1,039 | 34.4% | 94.9% | 3.2% |
| Emmet County | 2.28 | 45.8 | 6.8% | 23.0% | 24.9% | 1982 | $1,056 | 41.6% | 96.2% | 3.1% |
| Antrim County | 2.18 | 50.9 | 7.6% | 13.6% | 33.1% | 1979 | $958 | 33.0% | 94.4% | 3.9% |
| Otsego County | 2.28 | 44.7 | 10.3% | 22.8% | 20.7% | 1983 | $1,083 | 26.4% | 94.1% | 4.1% |
| Cheboygan County | 2.35 | 50.0 | 7.5% | 14.4% | 30.8% | 1980 | $823 | 23.8% | 91.0% | 6.1% |
| Kalkaska County | 2.34 | 44.5 | 10.1% | 11.8% | 28.0% | 1981 | $945 | 18.7% | 90.5% | 4.0% |
| Leelanau County | 2.33 | 54.1 | 6.0% | 8.4% | 30.6% | 1987 | $1,249 | 51.9% | 97.1% | 3.4% |
| Grand Traverse County | 2.39 | 44.2 | 9.3% | 22.8% | 12.5% | 1986 | $1,335 | 39.6% | 95.5% | 3.6% |
| Montmorency County | 1.94 | 55.0 | 7.0% | 12.1% | 43.4% | 1975 | $709 | 15.3% | 90.7% | 5.4% |
| Oscoda County | 2.28 | 51.9 | 8.4% | 12.8% | 49.1% | 1974 | $798 | 15.7% | 85.6% | 8.1% |
| Presque Isle County | 1.98 | 53.9 | 7.7% | 11.3% | 25.9% | 1971 | $734 | 20.7% | 92.1% | 6.4% |
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 Charlevoix County. 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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