Cassopolis is a village located in Cass County Michigan. Cassopolis has a 2024 population of 1,712. It is also the county seat of Cass County. Cassopolis is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,736 in 2020.
The average household income in Cassopolis is $52,341 with a poverty rate of 21.62%. The median age in Cassopolis is 42.6 years: 41.6 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cassopolis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 900 | 51.05% |
| Black or African American | 552 | 31.31% |
| Two or more races | 216 | 12.25% |
| Asian | 68 | 3.86% |
| Other race | 25 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 763 | 2.24 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Non Family | 366 | 1.21 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Married | 231 | 2.87 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Male | 86 | 3.99 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Female | 80 | 3.26 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
54.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 6.36% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 4.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 57 | 4.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 3.26% |
| High School Graduate | 624 | 50.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 4.73% |
| Some College | 314 | 25.61% |
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 | 632 | 535 | 57 |
| Black | 415 | 403 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 81 | 5 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 29 | 12 |
| Other Race | 25 | 14 | 9 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,545 | $68,500 | $64,091 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,542 | $38,125 | $40,469 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,250 | $35,556 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,337 | $40,852 | $40,061 |
| Some College | $41,420 | $42,865 | $40,250 |
$40,337
Average Earnings
$40,852
Average Male
$40,061
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.23% of Cassopolis residents speak only English, while 7.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 841 | 177 | 21.05% |
| Black | 544 | 127 | 23.35% |
| Multiple | 216 | 55 | 25.46% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 14 | 21.21% |
| Other | 25 | 11 | 44% |
21.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.87%
Male Poverty Rate
26.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cassopolis is Other, with 44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cassopolis is White, with 21.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.82% |
| High School | 21.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.53% |
| Some College | 10.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 52.73% |
| Female Employed | 6.05% |
| Male Employed | 3.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,301 | $59,115 |
| Households | $40,529 | $52,341 |
| Married Families | $52,358 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,938 | $37,151 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.5%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
64
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 6.76% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 7.76% |
| Black | 6 | 1.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
10.5%
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
44.7%
Born in Cassopolis
94.78%
Native Born
5.22%
Foreign Born
1.76%
Non Citizen
3.46%
Naturalized
94.78% of Cassopolis residents were born in the United States, with 44.7% having been born in Michigan. 1.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,682 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 1,688 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 1,694 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 1,700 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 1,706 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 1,712 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 1,718 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 1,723 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,723 | -13 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 1,736 | 30 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 1,706 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 1,707 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 1,709 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,709 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 1,713 | -13 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 1,726 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 1,731 | -13 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 1,744 | -19 | -1.08% |
| 2011 | 1,763 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 1,767 | 0 | 0% |