Mecosta, Michigan

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²). 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 440 people, 167 households, and 112 families residing in the village. The population density is 149.0/km² (384.7/mi²). There are 200 housing units at an average density of 67.7/km² (174.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 88.18% White, 2.27% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races, and 7.73% from two or more races. 2.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 167 households out of which 34.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% are married couples living together, 19.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% are non-families. 28.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.13.

In the village the population is spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $32,857, and the median income for a family is $30,208. Males have a median income of $28,125 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village is $14,620. 17.9% of the population and 17.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 27.0% are under the age of 18 and 12.1% are 65 or older.