Mecosta is a village located in Mecosta County Michigan. Mecosta has a 2024 population of 481. Mecosta is currently growing at a rate of 4.11% annually and its population has increased by 19.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 404 in 2020.
The average household income in Mecosta is $63,258 with a poverty rate of 22.57%. The median age in Mecosta is 41.9 years: 38.8 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mecosta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 459 | 90.89% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 4.75% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 3.17% |
| Other race | 6 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 192 | 2.63 | 88 | 12 |
| Married | 66 | 2.55 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Non Family | 52 | 1.04 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Female | 47 | 4.3 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Male | 27 | 3 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
88.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 11.51% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 8.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 3.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 6.14% |
| High School Graduate | 205 | 52.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 3.58% |
| Some College | 57 | 14.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 309 | 28 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,227 | $24,643 | $30,526 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,778 | $34,250 | $18,750 |
| Overall | $26,406 | $28,750 | $26,000 |
| Some College | $23,611 | $45,156 | $21,875 |
$26,406
Average Earnings
$28,750
Average Male
$26,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.57% of Mecosta residents speak only English, while 0.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 455 | 98 | 21.54% |
| Black | 24 | 10 | 41.67% |
| Other | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 6 | 60% |
22.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.61%
Male Poverty Rate
18.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mecosta is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mecosta is White, with 21.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 59.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.73% |
| Some College | 17.78% |
| High School | 12.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 9.09% |
| Female Employed | 5.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,563 | $60,207 |
| Households | $67,500 | $63,258 |
| Married Families | $63,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $35,365 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 6.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.7%
Labor Force Participation
44.4%
Employment Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.94%
Born in Mecosta
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mecosta residents were born in the United States, with 85.94% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 578 | 20 | 3.58% |
| 2028 | 558 | 19 | 3.53% |
| 2027 | 539 | 19 | 3.65% |
| 2026 | 520 | 20 | 4% |
| 2025 | 500 | 19 | 3.95% |
| 2024 | 481 | 19 | 4.11% |
| 2023 | 462 | 11 | 2.44% |
| 2022 | 451 | 6 | 1.35% |
| 2021 | 445 | 41 | 10.15% |
| 2020 | 404 | -51 | -11.21% |
| 2019 | 455 | -5 | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 460 | 3 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 457 | -3 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 460 | 3 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 457 | -4 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 461 | -3 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 464 | 3 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 461 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 463 | 5 | 1.09% |
| 2010 | 458 | 0 | 0% |