Mecosta, Michigan
Mecosta: Township in Mecosta County, Michigan
About
Mecosta is a township located in the county of Mecosta in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 457 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 459 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mecosta
| Population : | 459 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Mecosta County |
| Area : | 35.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 876 feet / 267 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 00:16:42 (24th November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 49332 |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mecosta is located at 43°37'13"N 85°13'35"W (43.6203100, -85.2264200).
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Demographics
The population of Mecosta increased by 0.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 457 | - | census |
| 2011 | 463 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 461 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 464 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 461 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 457 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 460 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 457 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 460 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 455 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 459 | 0.87% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,038 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,591 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,786 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,626 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.9% |
| White only, percent : | 94.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 857 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
Mecosta zip code is 49332.
County name: Mecosta, County
fips: 26107
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $251,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,606 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $548 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,242 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,285 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.76 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,475 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,075 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,872 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 16,097 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,388 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $93,375 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $38,505 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 712 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 381 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 256 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 664 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 50 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 622 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 259.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 44.80 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $227,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,792 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $743 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,135 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 46,188 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 290,375 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,422,332 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,189,873 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,173,790 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,724 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,711 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,951 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,497 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,674 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,578 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 982 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,802 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 698 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,846 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,310.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 33.10 |
Schools in Mecosta
College & universities near Mecosta, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169910 | Ferris State University | Big Rapids (MI) | 49307-2251 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mecosta, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGP | Big Rapids, Michigan | 14342 Northland Dr. | BUS |
| HWC | Howard City, Michigan | 130 North Ensley St. | BUS |
| REE | Reed City, Michigan | US 10 & 220th Ave. | BUS |
| RKF | Rockford, Michigan | US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE | BUS |
| CLC | Cadillac, Michigan | 1202 North Mitchell St. | BUS |
Post offices near Mecosta
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mecosta Post Office | Mecosta (MI) | 49332 |
Other cities in Mecosta County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mecosta County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids | 10,408 | City in the U. |
| Canadian Lakes | 2,756 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Morley | 495 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Paris | 440 | Township in Mecosta County, Michigan |
| Barryton | 357 | Human settlement in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Stanwood | 213 | Human settlement in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States of America |
