Cass County, Michigan
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Cass County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 51,104. Its county seat is Cassopolis6.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,317 km² (508 mi²). 1,275 km² (492 mi²) of it is land and 42 km² (16 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.20% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 51,104 people, 19,676 households, and 14,304 families residing in the county. The population density is 40/km² (104/mi²). There are 23,884 housing units at an average density of 19/km² (48/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 89.19% White, 6.12% Black or African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. 2.41% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 19,676 households out of which 31.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.20% are married couples living together, 9.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% are non-families. 22.60% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the county the population is spread out with 25.50% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 99.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $41,264, and the median income for a family is $46,901. Males have a median income of $35,546 versus $24,526 for females. The per capita income for the county is $19,474. 9.90% of the population and 6.80% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.60% of those under the age of 18 and 8.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities, villages, and townships
Cities
Villages
Townships
- Calvin Township
- Howard Township
- Jefferson Township
- La Grange Township
- Marcellus Township
- Mason Township
- Milton Township
- Newberg Township
- Ontwa Township
- Penn Township
- Pokagon Township
- Porter Township
- Silver Creek Township
- Volinia Township
- Wayne Township
