Gratiot County, Michigan

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,480 km² (572 mi²). 1,477 km² (570 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.26% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 42,285 people, 14,501 households, and 10,397 families residing in the county. The population density is 29/km² (74/mi²). There are 15,516 housing units at an average density of 11/km² (27/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 92.01% White, 3.72% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.76% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. 4.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 14,501 households out of which 34.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.60% are married couples living together, 10.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.30% are non-families. 23.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.02.

In the county the population is spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 11.60% from 18 to 24, 29.50% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 108.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 109.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $37,262, and the median income for a family is $43,954. Males have a median income of $32,442 versus $22,333 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,118. 10.30% of the population and 7.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 11.70% are under the age of 18 and 9.20% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Alma
• Arcada Township
• Ashley
• Bethany Township
• Breckenridge
• Elba Township
• Emerson Township
• Fulton Township
• Hamilton Township
• Ithaca
• Lafayette Township
• New Haven Township
• Newark Township
• North Shade Township
• North Star Township
• Perrinton
• Pine River Township
• Seville Township
• St. Louis
• Sumner Township
• Washington Township
• Wheeler Township