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Montcalm County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Montcalm County has 69,406 residents, up 4.1% since 2020 (+0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,903 households moved in and 1,776 moved out (+127 net), bringing in a net $15.6M of income. Median household income is $67,344, the median home $185,500 and median rent $869 a month.
In Michigan: 9th of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 22nd of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 29th of 83 counties for median household income · 37th of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Montcalm County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Kent County, MI | 634 | $36.2M |
| Ionia County, MI | 223 | $8.0M |
| Gratiot County, MI | 97 | $4.1M |
| Mecosta County, MI | 86 | $4.0M |
| Newaygo County, MI | 67 | $2.8M |
| Ottawa County, MI | 59 | $3.8M |
| Isabella County, MI | 54 | $2.5M |
| Ingham County, MI | 33 | $1.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Montcalm County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Kent County, MI | 492 | $23.0M |
| Ionia County, MI | 211 | $8.0M |
| Mecosta County, MI | 116 | $4.9M |
| Gratiot County, MI | 100 | $3.7M |
| Newaygo County, MI | 91 | $4.8M |
| Isabella County, MI | 69 | $2.9M |
| Ottawa County, MI | 48 | $2.7M |
| Muskegon County, MI | 32 | $1.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.