Bark River township is located in Delta County Michigan. Bark River township has a 2024 population of 1,596. Bark River township is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,596 in 2020.
The average household income in Bark River township is $77,245 with a poverty rate of 6.54%. The median age in Bark River township is 46 years: 44.7 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bark River township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,429 | 91.19% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 4.72% |
| Native American | 40 | 2.55% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.83% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 645 | 2.4 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Married | 402 | 3 | 97.8 | 2.2 |
| Non Family | 183 | 1.08 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Female | 36 | 2.44 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Male | 24 | 2.29 | 100 | 0 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
86.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 3.8% |
| Associates Degree | 139 | 12.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 165 | 14.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 5.62% |
| High School Graduate | 433 | 37.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.21% |
| Some College | 297 | 25.67% |
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 | 1,072 | 1,015 | 215 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 8 |
| Native American | 22 | 21 | 6 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,625 | $90,417 | $48,214 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,361 | $75,972 | $126,563 |
| High School Graduate | $30,781 | $36,146 | $20,556 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,625 | $40,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,063 | $55,391 | $31,016 |
| Some College | $40,833 | $77,250 | $28,036 |
$41,063
Average Earnings
$55,391
Average Male
$31,016
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.87% of Bark River township residents speak only English, while 2.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,407 | 96 | 6.82% |
| Other | 10 | 6 | 60% |
6.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.84%
Male Poverty Rate
9.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bark River township is Other, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bark River township is White, with 6.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.79% |
| High School | 15.26% |
| Some College | 2.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 2.74% |
| Male Employed | 1.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,667 | $95,316 |
| Households | $62,083 | $77,245 |
| Married Families | $98,636 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,250 | $29,719 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.6%
Male Marriage Rate
62.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
93
Number of Veterans
93
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 7.38% |
| Other Race | 6 | 60% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
83.09%
Born in Bark River township
99.68%
Native Born
0.32%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.68% of Bark River township residents were born in the United States, with 83.09% having been born in Michigan. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,606 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 1,604 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2027 | 1,602 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2026 | 1,600 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 1,598 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 1,596 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 1,594 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 1,592 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 1,595 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 1,596 | 70 | 4.59% |
| 2019 | 1,526 | -7 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 1,533 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 1,531 | -13 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 1,544 | -9 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 1,553 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 1,560 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 1,567 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 1,569 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 1,573 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 1,577 | 0 | 0% |