Carlton, MI is a small rural town located in Northern Michigan. With a population of just 2,127 and a population density of 71 people per square mile, it offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere to its residents. There are many local businesses in Carlton such as the Old Schoolhouse Antiques & Collectibles, Emil's Bar & Grill, and the Carlton Country Store. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing on the nearby Lake Charlevoix, hiking the numerous trails through forests and nature preserves, or skiing at Boyne Highlands Resort. Other organizations in Carlton include The American Legion Post 408 and The Lion’s Club of Charlevoix that offer various events throughout the year for local residents to take part in. In addition to these activities, there are also several annual festivals such as the Charlevoix County Fair and the Pickle Festival that bring people together from all around Northern Michigan for some fun celebrations. Sports fans will be pleased to know that there is a local high school football team called the Northmen that compete against other teams in their district each season.
The population in Carlton is 2,127. There are 61 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Carlton is 47.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Carlton is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Carlton
- 62.1% are married
- 9.0% are divorced
- 34.9% are married with children
- 4.6% have children, but are single
Race in Carlton
- 88.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 9.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander