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Charlevoix, MI
City in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
Population
2,392
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,168
ZIP codes
0
Charlevoix and its ZIP codes
Charlevoix at a glance
- Charlevoix is about 6.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,917, 34% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $331,500 (43% above Michigan) and median rent is $816 a month.
Local data for Charlevoix, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Charlevoix, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,917
Poverty rate
24.8%
Median home value
$331,500
Median rent
$816/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
39.8%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
13.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (466), Irish Americans (370), Polish Americans (273).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Charlevoix County. PPP loans are for Charlevoix.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,554
10,881 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,513
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$224M
FY 2026, $8,584 per person
How people get to work
Charlevoix, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.8%
- Bicycle3.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 13.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Charlevoix, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
107
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 18°F
33.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Charlevoix, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Charlevoix
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IrontonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.6 |
| NorwoodCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2 |
| Horton BayCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.8 |
| PetoskeyCity | 9.6 mi | 5.1 |
| EllsworthVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| AdvanceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| East JordanCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| Boyne CityCity | 14 mi | 4 |
| EastportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| Harbor SpringsCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Walloon LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Bay ViewCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Central LakeVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| Boyne FallsVillage | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| ConwayCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Charlevoix, MI in?
- Charlevoix is in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Charlevoix, MI?
- About 2,392 people live in Charlevoix, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Charlevoix?
- Nearby places include Ironton (5.1 mi), Bay Shore (7.9 mi), Norwood (8.4 mi), Horton Bay (9.1 mi), Petoskey (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023