Michigan

Charlevoix

26,054
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Charlevoix

Charlevoix, Michigan, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 1,724. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 26,054.

Its recorded population peaked at 26,090 in 2000.

On the ground today, 25 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202026,054
201025,949
200026,090
199021,468
198019,907
197016,541
196013,421
195013,475
194013,031
193011,981
192015,788
191019,157
190013,956
18909,686
18805,115
18701,724
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Charlevoix

National Register of Historic Places listings in Charlevoix, Michigan.

Loeb Farms Barn Complex
Charlevoix
East Jordan Lumber Company Store Building
East Jordan
Pi-wan-go-ning Prehistoric District
Norwood
Beaver Island Light Station (Additional Documentation)
St. James
Chicago and West Michigan Railroad Charlevoix Station
Charlevoix
Votruba Block
East Jordan
Horton Bay House-Red Fox Inn
Horton Bay
Horton Bay General Store
Horton Bay
Wolverine Hotel
Boyne City
Pine River Site
Charlevoix
Charlevoiz South Pierhead Light
Charlevoix
Porter, John J. and Eva Reynier, Estate
South Arm Township
Boyne City Water Works Building
Boyne City
Boyne City Central Historic District
Boyne City
Mormon Print Shop
St. James
Protar, Feodar, Cabin
St. James
Horton Bary School
Bay Township
Greensky Hill Mission
Charlevoix
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Native Heritage
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Points of Interest
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Frequently asked about Charlevoix

When does Charlevoix first appear in the US census?
Charlevoix, Michigan first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 1,724.
What is the population of Charlevoix?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Charlevoix had a recorded population of 26,054.
When did Charlevoix's population peak?
Charlevoix's recorded population peaked at 26,090 in 2000.
How many historic places are in Charlevoix?
25 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Charlevoix, Michigan.
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