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Trends in Montcalm Trends in Montcalm County County – – An An Overview Overview Leadership Montcalm 7 Leadership Montcalm 7 September 12, 2007 September 12, 2007
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Land and Natural ResourcesLand and Natural Resources
Montcalm CountyMontcalm CountyNatural Resource OverviewNatural Resource Overview
(critical in defining our Quality of Life)(critical in defining our Quality of Life)
• 720 square miles or 460,800 acres or 20 townships (each 6 miles by 6 miles)
• Only 11 of the 68 counties in the Lower Peninsula are larger area wise
• Over 200 lakes (5 acres and greater)• 24 public access sites• 23,786 acres of state game areas &
national forests – 5.2% of county land
Montcalm CountyMontcalm CountyNatural Resource Overview Natural Resource Overview –– cont.cont.• 3 rail to trail systems – White Pine (12
miles), Fred Meijer Flat River Trail (3 –soon to 7 miles) & Fred Meijer Heartland Trail (40+ miles – Greenville to Alma)
• Numerous parks and campgrounds• Part of five watersheds
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Montcalm County
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Source: Michigan Center for Geographic Information, Dept of Information Technology
Map Prepared by the Land Information Access Association, January 2005
Legend
U.S. Highway
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Roads
Lakes
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Acreage by Tax Class, 2006Acreage by Tax Class, 2006
Tax Class Acres % of Total
Agriculture 280,432 61Commercial 5,958 1.3Developmental 180 0Industrial 3,633 1Residential 147,300 32Tax Exempt 10,099 2Land in Transition 13,560 3Total 461,165 100
Source: Land Information Access Association based on Equalization Department Records. The total acreage for land in the county on this table is 266 acres different than on the land use/cover table. This is because each table uses a slightly different base map
Montcalm County Land Use/Cover SummaryMontcalm County Land Use/Cover Summary
Land Use/Land Cover Acres % of Total Land Use
Agricultural Land 240,700 52%
Forest Land 124,112 27%
Rangeland 42,997 9%
Urban and Built Up 19,911 4%
Water 7,756 2%
Wetlands 25,423 6%
Total Land Use/Land Cover 460,899 100%
Source: The land use for Bushnell, Maple Valley and Reynolds Townships have been updated to 1998. All other jurisdictions are 1978 MiRIS Land Use. 1998 Land Use Updates – MSU Center for Remote Sensing and GIS
Changing Land UseChanging Land UseParcel CountParcel Count
2000 2006 Change %
Agriculture 5,326 5,129 -197 -3.7%Commercial 1,539 1,620 + 81 +5.3%Industrial 325 357 + 32 +9.9%Residential 29,395 32,876 +3,531 +12.0%
Total 36,594 39,984 +3,390 +9.3%
DemographicsDemographics
Population growth nationwidewill remain
stable.
Population of the U.S.Population of the U.S.
1990 population: 249,632,692
2000 population: 275,695,03210.4 percent increase
2007 population 302,835,423 (current estimate by USCensus)
Over half of the people in the U.S. live in these nine states:
States gaining the most States gaining the most people (1990 to 2000)people (1990 to 2000)
California 3,333,694 (11.2%)Texas 3,057,806 (18.0%)Florida 2,173,173 (16.8%)Georgia 1,310,091 (20.2%)Arizona 1,112,993 (30.4%)North Carolina 1,018,341 (15.4%)
MidMid--West StatesWest States
1990-2000 2000-2006# change % change # change % change
Indiana 536,326 9.7% 233,035 3.8%Illinois 988,691 8.6% 412,677 3.8%Michigan 643,147 6.9% 157,199 1.6%Ohio 506,025 4.7% 317,797 2.8%Wisconsin 471,906 9.6% 192,931 3.6%
Communities are gaining or losing Communities are gaining or losing people based on local conditions...people based on local conditions...
• Economic– availability of jobs– ability to earn a living wage
• Environmental– fresh air, clean water, trees
• Social– quality social institutions, such as
schools & hospitals– low crime
MichiganMichigan’’s Populations Population
% Change1960 7,834,0001970 8,881,826 13.41980 9,262,044 4.31990 9,295,297 0.42000 9,938,444 6.92006 (est.) 10,095,643 1.6
8TH most populace state in the nation
Population ChangePopulation Change1990 1990 -- 19991999
Michigan - 6.9%U.S. – 13.2%
Percent Change-11.7% - -0.3%0.7% - 6.8%7.1% - 17.6%18.8% - 35.7%
M ichigan: 6.9%US: 13.2%
PopulationChange:1990 - 2000
Population Change in Montcalm Population Change in Montcalm County County –– 1970 to 20201970 to 2020
Year Population % Change1970 39,6821980 47,555 19.8%1990 53,059 11.6%2000 61,266 15.5%2006 (est)65,555 7.0%2010 70,456 15.0%2020 81,023 15.0%
Montcalm and Adjoining County Populations 1970 Montcalm and Adjoining County Populations 1970 -- 20052005
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2005
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Percent Change
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Montcalm 39,660 47,555 53,059 61,266 63,893 24,233 61%
Clinton 48,492 55,893 57,883 64,753 69,329 20,837 43%
Gratiot 39,246 40,448 38,982 42,285 42,345 3,069 8%
Ionia 45,848 51,815 57,024 61,518 64,608 18,760 41%
Isabella 44,594 54,110 54,624 63,351 65,618 21,024 47%
Kent 411,044 444,506 500,631 574,335 596,666 185,622 45%
Mecosta 27,992 36,961 37,308 40,553 42,391 14,399 51%
Newaygo 27,992 34,917 38,206 47,874 50,019 22,027 79%
Eight County Total 684,868 766,205 837,717 955,935 994,869 310,001 45%
Projected Population for Montcalm and Surrounding Projected Population for Montcalm and Surrounding Counties 1990Counties 1990--20252025
Based on 1990Based on 1990--2000 Trend2000 Trend
County 1990 2000 2005 2025
Population Change from
2000-2025
Percent Change in
Population 2000-2025
Montcalm 53,059 61,266 65,370 81,784 20,518 33%
Clinton 57,883 64,753 68,188 81,928 17,175 27%Gratiot 38,982 42,285 43,937 50,543 8,258 20%Ionia 57,024 61,518 63,765 72,753 11,235 18%Isabella 54,624 63,351 67,715 85,169 21,818 34%Kent 500,631 574,335 611,187 758,595 184,260 32%Mecosta 37,308 40,553 42,176 48,666 8,113 20%Newaygo 38,206 47,874 52,708 72,044 24,170 50%Eight County Total 837,717 955,935 1,015,044 1,251,480 295,545 31%
Populations change by:Populations change by:• Natural increase (or decrease)
– births minus deaths
• Migration– People moving in minus those moving out
19901990--2000 Population Change2000 Population Change
Michigan Number PercentTotal increase 568,488 6.1%Natural Increase 524,406 92.2%Net Migration 44,082 7.8%
19901990--2000 Net Migration2000 Net MigrationNumber Percent
Montcalm Total inc. 8,347 15.7%Natural Increase 3,005 36.0%Net Migration 5,342 64.0%
Mecosta Total inc. 3,396 9.1%Natural Increase 1,242 36.6%Net Migration 2,154 63.4%
Newaygo Total inc. 8,150 21.3%Natural Increase 2,285 28.0%Net Migration 5,865 72.0%
Our Population is Aging.Our Population is Aging.
Age DistributionMontcalm County
5-17 18-24 25-44 45-64 65-84 85+
1980 1990 2000
Montcalm County Population by Age and Gender, 2000Montcalm County Population by Age and Gender, 2000
1,919
2,318
2,419
2,198
1,619
1,792
1,947
2,363
2,343
1,997
1,823
1,546
1,317
1,116
1,022
879
618
355
223
2,077
2,384
2,448
2,385
1,889
2,219
2,411
2,690
2,742
2,296
1,839
1573
1291
1048
869
648
370
175
78
Under 5 Years
5 to 9 years
10 to 14 years
15 to 19 years
20 to 24 years
25 to 29 years
30 to 34 years
35 to 39 years
40 to 44 years
45 to 49 years
50 to 54 years
55 to 59 years
60 to 64 years
65 to 69 years
70 to 74 years
75 to 79 years
80 to 84 years
85 to 89 years
90 years and older
Age
Ran
ge
Number of Persons
FemalesMales
Senior Citizens in our Senior Citizens in our CountiesCounties
• Gratiot 13.5%• Ionia 10.1% • Lake 19.7%• Mecosta 13.2%• Montcalm 12.1%• Newaygo 12.8%• Michigan 12.4%
2000
Growth of two-generation geriatric families –
“Seasoned Citizens” caring for their elderly parents in
their 90s.
Elderly Citizens in MichiganElderly Citizens in MichiganAge 85+Age 85+
1980 81,652 0.9%
2000 142,640 1.4%
2020 213,926 2.0%
Montcalm County – 2000848 – 1.4%
EducationEducation
Graduation rates are increasing both at the high school and college levels.
High School Graduation & High School Graduation & LiteracyLiteracy
• Many Montcalm adults cannot do such tasks aso fill out an employment applicationo write a resumeo read a training manual
High School Graduation =High School Graduation =Job SkillsJob Skills
• Most jobs require some technical skills –United Solar is a perfect example PLUS
• Employers are looking for “soft skills”- show up for work- be on time- show some interest in the job- willingness to learn- be drug free
Public School Districts Serving Montcalm CountyPublic School Districts Serving Montcalm County
Montcalm CountyMontcalm CountyKK--12 Schools12 Schools--Headcount TrendsHeadcount Trends
District 2002 2007 +/- Revenue Spend-Change ing per
Student2004
Carson City/Crystal 1,365 1,141 - 224 - $788,515 $7,904Central Montcalm 2,126 1,940 - 186 - $ 74,100 $7,117Greenville 3,931 3,891 - 40 +$2,016,235 $7,173Lakeview 1,891 1,665 - 226 - $494,975 $7,096Montabella 1,033 1,011 - 22 +$448,435 $8,019Tri-County 2,336 2,431 + 95 +$2,039,635 $7,092Vestaburg 770 772 + 2 +$464,620 $8,127
Per Pupil Funding $6,500 $7,085
Source: School Matters, Standard & Poors, 2006; MAISD, 2007
Montcalm CountyMontcalm CountyK K –– 12 Schools 12 Schools -- 20052005
Adults with Adults with Lone Parentat least at Least High HouseholdsBachelors School Degree 2005
Michigan 24.4% 84.3% 10.9%Carson City 11.3% 79.5% 9.8%Central Mont. 10.7% 77.4% 10.3%Greenville 15.2% 80.5% 10.6%Lakeview 12.9% 78.9% 8.5%Montabella 14.0% 81.4% 10.0%Tri-County 12.4% 78.8% 9.2%Vestaburg 11.1% 79.2% 10.1%Source: School Matters, Standard & Poors, 2006
Montcalm CountyMontcalm CountyKK--12 Schools 12 Schools -- 20052005Economically Students MedianDisadvantaged with Disabil- Household
ities IncomeMichigan 34.7% 13.9% $62,535Carson City 41.0% 13.5% $49,738Central Mont. 41.0% 15.1% $51,679Greenville 32.0% 15.4% $55,332Lakeview 35.0% 17.7% $53,154Montabella 53.0% 16.5% $48,898Tri-County 37.0% 14.6% $61,893Vestaburg 52.0% 14.1% $49,555Source: School Matters, Standard & Poors, 2006
EconomyEconomy
The Labor Force has grown.More people are employed.
Labor Force =Employed +Unemployed
Employment Distribution in Montcalm County, 1990Employment Distribution in Montcalm County, 1990--20002000
1990 2000 Michigan
# % # % %
Employed Persons 16+ 20,595 100.0 26,560 100.0 100.0
Agriculture/ Forestry/Fishing 1,107 5.4 869 3.3 1.1
Construction 1,260 6.1 1,998 7.5 6.0
Manufacturing 6,977 33.9 7,900 29.7 22.5
Wholesale Trade 526 2.6 673 2.5 3.3
Retail Trade 3,439 16.7 3,286 12.4 11.9
Transportation 552 2.7 892 3.4 4.1
Information 263 1.3 415 1.6 2.1
Finance/Real Estate 562 2.7 920 3.5 5.3
Educational/Health/Social Service
3,019 14.7 4,680 17.6 19.9
Other services 705 3.4 1,251 4.7 4.6
Public Administration 853 4.1 1,004 3.8 3.6
Industry
Annual Average Unemployment Rate for Montcalm and Annual Average Unemployment Rate for Montcalm and Surrounding Counties, 1990Surrounding Counties, 1990--20052005
County 1990 1995 2000 2005 % Change 2000-2005
Clinton 11.1 4.1 2.6 5.0 2.4
Gratiot 12.2 8.5 5.8 8.0 2.2
Ionia 13.5 7.4 4.6 7.1 2.5
Isabella 6.2 5.4 3.9 4.6 0.7
Kent 6.5 4.1 3.2 5.7 2.5
Mecosta 9.7 8.1 6.8 6.9 0.1
Montcalm 15.6 9.1 6.3 8.4 2.1
Newaygo 11.9 12.3 8.6 7.2 -1.4
RegionalAverage
10.8 7.4 5.2 6.6 1.4
Michigan 9.1 6.2 4.0 6.7 2.7
Montcalm’s Labor Force# Unemployed rate
1985 3,625 16.51990 3,525 14.81995 1,875 7.62000 1,325 5.12002 2,250 8.82005 2,499 8.42007 – July 3,475 12.5Michigan – 2005 6.7Michigan – July 2007 7.9
The number of Full- and Part-Time Jobs has increased.
Michigan Montcalm
• 1990 4,826,388 21,270• 2000 5,654,522 27,836• Increase 17.2 % 30.9 %
Workers 16 years & over who work Workers 16 years & over who work outside of county of residenceoutside of county of residence
• Clinton 65.6% • Gratiot 30.7%• Ionia 51.8%• Isabella 20.6%• Mecosta 31.0%• Montcalm 42.3%• Newaygo 47.0%• Michigan 29.1%
Principal Employers in Montcalm County Principal Employers in Montcalm County Firm Location Employees ProductSpectrum UM Greenville/Lakeview 850 healthcareCC Correctional Carson City 600 law enforcementWalmart Greenville 450 retailMeijers Greenville 400 retailGreenville PS Greenville 400 educationCC Hospital Carson City 340 healthcareFederal Mogul Greenville 300 bearingsVertis Greenville 325 printingMontcalm County Stanton 270 governmentTri County PS Howard City 260 educationCentral Montcalm Stanton 251 educationLakeview PS Lakeview 230 educationMCC Sidney 200 educationGreenville Tool & Die Greenville 177 diesParker Hanifin Lakeview 175 brass fittingsSheridan Hospital Sheridan 160 healthcareMAISD Stanton 155 educationMetron Greenville 150 healthcareCC Schools Carson City 150 educationWolverine Worldwide Howard City 150 distribution center
Economic Growth in Economic Growth in Montcalm CountyMontcalm County
SEV SEV -- Real Property Value Real Property Value Growth Growth –– Montcalm CountyMontcalm County
Dollar Amount % Change
1994 $ 664,888,8851995 $ 718,517,363 8.1%1996 $ 775,725,701 7.4%1997 $ 849,134.048 8.7%1998 $ 934,895,600 9.2%1999 $1,059,592,700 11.8%2000 $1,204,111,950 12.0%2001 $1,328,818,000 9.4%2002 $1,586,804,254 16.3%2003 $1,745,484,679 10.3%2004 $1,868,421,084 7.0%2005 $1,993,898,466 6.7%2006 $2,066,376,269 3.6%
Source: Montcalm County, Equalization Department
Tax Classes as Percentages of Total Taxable Value Tax Classes as Percentages of Total Taxable Value –– Real PropertyReal Property
Montcalm County
1995$
% ofTotal
2000$
% of Total
2006$
% of Total
TotalChange 1995-2006
$
% Change
1995-2006
Agriculture 128,090,790 17.84% 222,382,550 18.47% 175,163,217 12.15% 47,072,427 36.75%
Commercial 64,154,413 8.94% 108,316,600 9.00% 150,158,545 10.42% 86,004,132 134.06%
Industrial 26,836,520 3.74% 46,549,500 3.87% 92,976,616 6.45% 66,140,096 246.46%
Residential 498,408,240 69.42% 824,639,500 68.49% 1,022,752,791 70.97% 524,344,551 105.20%
Developmental 420,000 0.06% 2,223,800 0.18% 0 0.00% 420,000 -
Total 717,909,963 100% 1,204,111,950 100% 1,441,127,322 100% 723,217,359 100.74%
Montcalm County Montcalm County –– New New Residential Building PermitsResidential Building Permits
2000 2002 2003 2004 20051 Unit 217 223 263 288 2502 Units 12 18 14 16 12Multiple 26 16 80 26 20Mobile/ 9 214 228 199 211Modulars*Total 264 471 585 529 493*Montcalm County prior to 2002 did not report Mobile Home and Modular units.
Personal Income GrowthPersonal Income GrowthMontcalm CountyMontcalm County
Montcalm % Michigan %1980 $ 8,456 $10,3691985 $11,073 31.0 $14,734 42.11990 $12,964 16.9 $19,020 29.11995 $15,492 19.5 $23,934 25.82000 $17,396 12.3 $29,408 22.92001 $17,771 2.2 $29,629 1.0
Electrolux ImpactElectrolux Impact
ZIP City/ Electrolux Suppliers TotalCode Village Employees 48809 Belding 238 52 29048838 Greenville 580 138 71848846 Ionia 107 13 12048850 Lakeview 105 29 13448884 Sheridan 206 46 25248885 Sidney 77 12 8948888 Stanton 300 42 34249326 Gowen 133 22 155Sub-total 1,745 354 2,099% of total 65% 71%
Total 2,683 499 3,182
Median Household Income Fell During the ‘80s,
Rose SlightlyDuring the ‘90s.
Per Capita Income Per Capita Income -- 20002000
• Gratiot $17,118• Ionia $17,451• Isabella $16,242• Kent $21,629• Mecosta $16,372• Montcalm $16,183• Newaygo $16,976
Household Income Household Income -- 20042004
• Gratiot $37,910• Ionia $44,767• Isabella $36,093• Kent $47,821• Mecosta $35,807• Montcalm $39,989• Newaygo $39,325
Householdsare increasingly
diverse.
Montcalm Households
1980 2000 MichiganMarried Couples with Children 34.6 25.5 23.1
Single Parents with Children 6.6 9.8 7.5
Married Couples without Children 33.5 33.2 28.3
Persons Living Alone 19.4 21.9 26.2
When Families Split…
So Does Income!
All Parents in Family in Labor All Parents in Family in Labor Force Force -- 20002000
Children Childrenunder 6 6 to 17 years
Michigan 60.9% 69.8%Gratiot 67.8% 75.5%Ionia 67.5% 73.3%Mecosta 60.7% 70.3%Montcalm 63.1% 71.8%Newaygo 60.7% 68.7%
Too many familiesand children
are still inpoverty.
PovertyPoverty
As defined by the Office of Management and Budget and updated for inflation, the average poverty threshold for a family of 4 in 2004 was an income of $19,307; for a family of two, $12,334; and for one, $9,645.
Montcalm County Poverty Rates
1990 2000 2004# % # % # %
People of all 8,118 15.3 6,394 10.9 6,970 11.3agesChildren Under 1,084 26.4 627 15.1 927 21.1age 5 Children Under 2,861 18.7 2,398 11.2 2,543 16.1Age 18Persons 65 1,006 15.3 628 8.7 not available& over
Our Neighbors Poverty Rates Our Neighbors Poverty Rates 20042004
Number PercentGratiot 4,922 13.1Ionia 6,234 10.7Isabella 9,023 15.2Kent 67,604 11.5Mecosta 6,018 15.3Montcalm 6,970 11.3Newaygo 5,471 11.6
TransportationTransportation
National Functional Classification System Road Network in National Functional Classification System Road Network in Montcalm CountyMontcalm County
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