Montcalm County
Montcalm County, Michigan
Stanton, MI 48888
Phone: (989) 831-7339
Fax: (989) 831-7474
In central MI, northeast of Grand Rapids; established Mar 2, 1831 (prior to statehood) from Isabella County. Name Origin: For Louis Joseph de Montcalm (1712-59), commander of French troops against the British in Canada
Area (sq mi):: 720.98 (land 708.04; water 12.94) Population per square mile: 90.20
Population 2005: 63,893 State rank: 31 Population change: 2000-20005 4.30%; 1990-2000 15.50% Population 2000: 61,266 (White 93.50%; Black or African American 2.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.30%; Asian 0.30%; Other 2.70%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 35.60
Income 2000: per capita $16,183; median household $37,218; Population below poverty level: 10.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,950-$20,604
Unemployment (2004): 8.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 28.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 42.30%
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