County population in 2014: 41,665 (40% urban, 60% rural); it was 42,285 in 2000County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 6,962 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 4,137 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 11,241 Renter-occupied apartments: 3,753 (it was 3,260 in 2000)
% of renters here:
22%
State:
28%
Land area: 570 sq. mi.
Water area: 1.5 sq. mi.
Population density: 73 people per square mile (average).
Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Gratiot County: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Estimated median household income in 2015: $43,186 ($37,262 in 1999)
This county:
$43,186
Michigan:
$51,084
Median contract rent in 2015 for apartments: $475 (lower quartile is $370, upper quartile is $585)
This county:
$475
State:
$660
Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $99,867 (it was $75,900 in 2000)
Gratiot:
$99,867
Michigan:
$137,500
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $68,328 - $156,502 Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $991 Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $415
Institutionalized population: 4,220
Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 0
Rapes: 3
Robberies: 3
Assaults: 5
Burglaries: 55
Thefts: 137
Auto thefts: 13
Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 0
Rapes: 6
Robberies: 2
Assaults: 3
Burglaries: 29
Thefts: 118
Auto thefts: 9
Single-family new house construction building permits:
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $1,460 (1.4%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $1,344 (1.4%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 18.9%
(17.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 67.4% for Black residents, 31.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 62.8% for American Indian residents, 22.2% for other race residents, 33.0% for two or more races residents)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 17.8%
Gratiot County:
17.8%
Michigan:
15.8%
(16.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 63.8% for Black residents, 27.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 65.1% for American Indian residents, 19.1% for other race residents, 30.6% for two or more races residents)
Median age of residents in 2015: 39 years old
(Males: 37 years old, Females: 41 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 42 years old, Black residents: 29 years old, American Indian residents: 43 years old, Asian residents: 39 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 24 years old, Other race residents: 35 years old)
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Gratiot County is $421 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $503 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $670 a month.
Current college students: 2,560 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 83.5% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
Number of foreign born residents: 519 (47% naturalized citizens)
Gratiot County:
1.2%
Whole state:
5.3%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 138
1990 to 1994: 96
1985 to 1989: 46
1980 to 1984: 22
1975 to 1979: 11
1970 to 1974: 43
1970 to 1974: 23
1965 to 1969: 140
Note: State values scaled to Gratiot County population
Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.7 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 69.3%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 11,730
One, attached: 145
Two: 547
3 or 4: 424
5 to 9: 294
10 to 19: 198
20 or more: 315
Mobile homes: 1,851
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 12
Housing units in Gratiot County with a mortgage: 4,876 (412 second mortgage, 589 home equity loan, 7 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 2,833
Here:
63.3% with mortgage
State:
69.7% with mortgage
Religion statistics for Gratiot County
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
6,010
49
Catholic
4,689
6
Mainline Protestant
2,207
20
Other
363
4
None
29,207
-
Gratiot County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 9
Gratiot County:
2.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:
2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
This county:
1.66 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:
1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Gratiot County:
4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:
2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
This county:
4.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:
6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Gratiot County:
9.4%
Michigan:
9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Gratiot County:
31.5%
State:
29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:
15.1%
State:
13.4%
Agriculture in Gratiot County:
Average size of farms: 284 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $112,697 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $273.62 The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 43.83% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $95,390 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 81.52% Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 2.14% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $97,459 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 90.37% Average age of principal farm operators: 52 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 9.31 Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 31.94% Corn for grain: 74067 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 13332 harvested acres Soybeans for beans: 82677 harvested acres Vegetables: 5,619 harvested acres Land in orchards: 29 acres
Earthquake activity:
Gratiot County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Michigan state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 249.3 miles away from Gratiot County center On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 212.0 miles away from the county center On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 191.8 miles away from the county center On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 376.6 miles away from the county center On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 354.4 miles away from Gratiot County center On 9/2/1994 at 21:23:06, a magnitude 3.5 (3.4 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 35.0 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
Michigan Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3225: September 07, 2005, FEMA Id: 3225, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Michigan Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: December 11, 2000 to December 31, 2000, Emergency Declared EM-3160: January 10, 2001, FEMA Id: 3160, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
Michigan Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds, Incident Period: May 29, 1998 to May 31, 1998, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1226: June 24, 1998, FEMA Id: 1226, Natural disaster type: Storm, Wind
Michigan SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, Incident Period: September 10, 1986 to October 10, 1986, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-774: September 18, 1986, FEMA Id: 774, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
Michigan SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING, Incident Period: September 05, 1985 to September 28, 1985, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-744: September 18, 1985, FEMA Id: 744, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
Michigan Blizzards and Snowstorms, Incident Period: January 27, 1978, Emergency Declared EM-3057: January 27, 1978, FEMA Id: 3057, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Blizzard
Michigan Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Icing, Flooding, Incident Period: March 19, 1976, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-495: March 19, 1976, FEMA Id: 495, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Michigan Severe Storms, High Winds, Flooding, Incident Period: September 30, 1975, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-486: September 30, 1975, FEMA Id: 486, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood, Wind
Michigan TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS, Incident Period: April 14, 1965, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-190: April 14, 1965, FEMA Id: 190, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado
The number of natural disasters in Gratiot County (9) is smaller than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6 Emergencies Declared: 3
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (7%)
Construction and extraction occupations (7%)
Office and administrative support occupations (7%)
Sales and related occupations (6%)
Office and administrative support occupations (19%)
Food preparation and serving related occupations (9%)
Personal care and service occupations (9%)
Sales and related occupations (8%)
Education, training, and library occupations (8%)
Healthcare support occupations (8%)
Management occupations (7%)
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):
Canada (14%)
Mexico (11%)
Korea (9%)
India (7%)
United Kingdom (7%)
Germany (4%)
Colombia (4%)
Most common first ancestries reported in Gratiot County (%):
German (24%)
United States or American (17%)
English (13%)
Irish (7%)
Polish (4%)
French (except Basque) (3%)
Scottish (3%)
Means of transportation to work:
Drove a car alone: 13,901 (80%)
Carpooled: 1,916 (11%)
Bus or trolley bus: 6 (0%)
Streetcar or trolley car: 2 (0%)
Motorcycle: 10 (0%)
Bicycle: 65 (0%)
Walked: 694 (4%)
Other means: 121 (1%)
Worked at home: 713 (4%)
Owners and renters by unit type in %
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders ($)
People in group quarters in Gratiot County, Michigan in 2000:
3,008 people in state prisons
1,027 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
673 people in nursing homes
117 people in homes for the mentally retarded
68 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
58 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
40 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms
37 people in other group homes
15 people in religious group quarters
14 people in unknown juvenile institutions
People in group quarters in Gratiot County, Michigan in 2010:
3,683 people in state prisons
1,162 people in college/university student housing
474 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
113 people in group homes intended for adults
59 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
29 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
20 people in residential treatment centers for adults
16 people in other noninstitutional facilities
4 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2010 was $45,998.
4.79% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($28,451 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
4.79%
Michigan average:
5.09%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.77% relocated from other counties in Michigan ($23,086 average AGI)
1.03% relocated from other states ($5,364 average AGI)
Gratiot County:
1.03%
Michigan average:
1.52%
Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
5.94% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($29,328 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
5.94%
Michigan average:
5.58%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.65% relocated to other counties in Michigan ($23,647 average AGI)
1.29% relocated to other states ($5,680 average AGI)
Gratiot County:
1.29%
Michigan average:
2.00%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.2 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 11.6
Births per 1000 population in Gratiot County
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.3 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.2 Deaths per 1000 population from 2007 to 2014: 10.2
Deaths per 1000 population in Gratiot County
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.9 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 6.4
Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Gratiot County
Population without health insurance coverage in 2013: 12.4% Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2013: 4.6%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Gratiot County
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Gratiot County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 6,851 (5,776 aged, 1,075 disabled) Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 527 (6%)
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Aged persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Disabled persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Most common underlying causes of death in Gratiot County, Michigan in 1999 - 2014:
Atherosclerotic heart disease (888)
Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified (558)
Bronchus or lung, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (374)
Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction (269)
Unspecified dementia (197)
Congestive heart failure (188)
Alzheimer's disease, unspecified (152)
Colon, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (139)
Ischaemic cardiomyopathy (131)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 12% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 8%
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 2.36 Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 14,796 Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 300 Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 33,784
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,056 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,091 Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 7
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 32 Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 59
Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 5
Suicides per 1,000,000 population from 2000 to 2006: 77.7. This is less than state average.
Household type by relationship:
Households: 36,916
In family households: 31,257 (7,461 male householders, 2,749 female householders)
7,837 spouses, 10,770 children (9,800 natural, 295 adopted, 675 stepchildren), 594 grandchildren, 199 brothers or sisters, 171 parents, 261 other relatives, 1,087 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 5,659 (2,153 male householders (1,696 living alone)), 2,489 female householders (2,171 living alone)), 1,017 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 5,560 (4,220 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 4,774 2-persons, 2,169 3-persons, 1,925 4-persons, 861 5-persons, 310 6-persons, 171 7-or-more-persons.
7,108 married couples with children.
2,231 single-parent households (579 men, 1,652 women).
95.5% of residents of Gratiot County speak English at home.
2.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (71% speak English very well, 14% speak English well, 12% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
1.2% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (79% speak English very well, 10% speak English well, 10% speak English not well).
0.4% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (52% speak English very well, 40% speak English well, 8% speak English not well).
0.3% of residents speak other language at home (66% speak English very well, 11% speak English well, 23% speak English not well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $222,764,000 ($5,254 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $6,596,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $95,533,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $50,351,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $10,718,000 Federal grants: $50,094,000 Federal procurement contracts: $4,500,000 ($421,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $11,568,000 ($4,042,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $3,350,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $20,544,000 Federal Government insurance: $51,733,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 2,489
Here:
59 per 1000 residents
State:
68 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 2,256
Here:
53 per 1000 residents
State:
45 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +91
Here:
+2 per 1000 residents
State:
+12 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: -202
Here:
-5 per 1000 residents
State:
-16 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Gratiot County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 2.75 millions of gallons per day (73% from ground, 27% from surface)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
6.3
State:
6.1
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
4.4
State:
4.1
Year house built
2014 or later: 4
2010 to 2013: 153
2000 to 2009: 1,248
1990 to 1999: 2,128
1980 to 1989: 1,298
1970 to 1979: 2,149
1960 to 1969: 1,736
1950 to 1959: 1,862
1940 to 1949: 1,164
1939 or earlier: 4,515
Note: State values scaled to Gratiot population
Rooms in houses/apartments in Gratiot County, Michigan
Note: State values scaled to Gratiot County population
no vehicle: 394
1 vehicle: 3,181
2 vehicles: 5,021
3 vehicles: 1,875
4 vehicles: 549
5+ vehicles: 221
no vehicle: 377
1 vehicle: 1,606
2 vehicles: 1,002
3 vehicles: 177
4 vehicles: 59
5+ vehicles: 39
59% of Gratiot County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 50% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 83% lived in Michigan.
Gratiot County:
59.4%
State average:
58.3%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 36,710
Northeast: 634
Midwest: 1,971
South: 1,625
West: 651
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $56,700
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit
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