Population 7,836 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Charlevoix: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Charlevoix
Household size in Charlevoix
| Period | Charlevoix | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Charlevoix are small: just 2.04 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.24, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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
| Period | Charlevoix | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.9 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.0, Charlevoix is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only six are older.
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
| Period | Charlevoix | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.5% of households in Charlevoix, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
Renters in Charlevoix
| Period | Charlevoix | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.3% of households in Charlevoix rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 44.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.6 points, 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 Charlevoix
| Period | Charlevoix | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 26.4% of the housing in Charlevoix, 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 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Charlevoix | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Charlevoix are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. 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. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center 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 Charlevoix
| Period | Charlevoix | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $634 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $749 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $797 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,113 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$479 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Charlevoix costs $1,113 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $479 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the west.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Charlevoix
| Period | Charlevoix | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.7% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.5% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Charlevoix (40.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the center.
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
| Period | Charlevoix | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Charlevoix: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points since 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 Charlevoix
| Period | Charlevoix | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Charlevoix has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix | 2.04 | 52.0 | 8.5% | 19.3% | 26.4% | 1981 | $1,113 | 40.8% | 94.9% | 3.3% |
| Ironton | 2.08 | 57.6 | 3.9% | 8.3% | 40.2% | 1988 | $1,329 | 49.0% | 97.5% | 1.4% |
| Burgess | 2.11 | 48.2 | 7.8% | 10.8% | 36.4% | 1985 | $1,321 | 39.9% | 95.6% | 2.9% |
| Horton Bay | 2.13 | 48.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 34.6% | 1985 | $1,206 | 38.8% | 96.2% | 3.4% |
| Norwood | 2.32 | 49.8 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 22.1% | 1984 | $1,058 | 40.7% | 96.0% | 0.5% |
| Bay Shore | 2.29 | 48.3 | 6.4% | 21.0% | 28.8% | 1990 | $969 | 45.0% | 92.3% | 2.2% |
| Ellsworth | 2.29 | 48.3 | 3.5% | 12.5% | 34.8% | 1971 | $863 | 29.1% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
| Zenith Heights | 2.30 | 49.3 | 5.1% | 8.4% | 30.0% | 1989 | $905 | 44.7% | 96.5% | 3.4% |
| Boyne City | 2.12 | 50.3 | 6.7% | 20.3% | 23.5% | 1980 | $981 | 34.0% | 96.6% | 3.8% |
| East Jordan | 2.17 | 47.6 | 6.3% | 13.1% | 21.3% | 1984 | $997 | 22.3% | 92.4% | 2.7% |
| Eastport | 2.22 | 57.5 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 45.8% | 1986 | $838 | 44.3% | 94.4% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Pine Grove, PA · Pea Ridge, AR · Pelham, GA · Pelion, SC · Pemberton, NJ · Peoria Heights, IL · Perry Heights, OH · Perry, MI · Pevely, MO · Philipsburg, PA
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. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.