Birch Run township is located in Saginaw County Michigan. Birch Run township has a 2024 population of 5,819. Birch Run township is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,882 in 2020.
The average household income in Birch Run township is $102,014 with a poverty rate of 8.58%. The median age in Birch Run township is 47 years: 42.9 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Birch Run township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,581 | 94.88% |
| Other race | 141 | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 83 | 1.41% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,334 | 2.52 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Married | 1,305 | 3.19 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Non Family | 717 | 1.24 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Female | 227 | 2.65 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Male | 85 | 2.56 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
83.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 225 | 5.47% |
| Associates Degree | 446 | 10.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 558 | 13.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 383 | 9.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,212 | 29.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 1.05% |
| Some College | 1,245 | 30.28% |
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 | 3,858 | 3,647 | 889 |
| Hispanic | 108 | 100 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 74 | 0 |
| Black | 70 | 21 | 12 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 92.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,750 | $92,964 | $49,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,625 | $116,339 | $94,167 |
| High School Graduate | $60,927 | $63,125 | $51,484 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,115 | $70,491 | $44,524 |
| Some College | $45,130 | $59,886 | $42,956 |
$58,115
Average Earnings
$70,491
Average Male
$44,524
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.07% of Birch Run township residents speak only English, while 1.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,437 | 427 | 7.85% |
| Black | 70 | 49 | 70% |
| Hispanic | 269 | 20 | 7.43% |
| Native | 7 | 4 | 57.14% |
| Multiple | 83 | 3 | 3.61% |
8.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.38%
Male Poverty Rate
7.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Birch Run township is Black, with 70% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Birch Run township is Multiple, with 3.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.7% |
| Some College | 9.99% |
| High School | 7.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 92% |
| Male Employed | 9.24% |
| Female Employed | 4.18% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,815 | $112,647 |
| Households | $86,859 | $102,014 |
| Married Families | $130,638 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,589 | $70,705 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
278
Number of Veterans
232
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 75+ | 72 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 6.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
93.86%
Born in Birch Run township
99.61%
Native Born
0.39%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
99.61% of Birch Run township residents were born in the United States, with 93.86% having been born in Michigan. 0.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,744 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 5,759 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 5,774 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 5,789 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 5,804 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 5,819 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 5,834 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 5,849 | -34 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 5,883 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 5,882 | 167 | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 5,715 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 5,713 | -12 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 5,725 | -28 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 5,753 | -35 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 5,788 | -71 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 5,859 | -51 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 5,910 | -57 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 5,967 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 5,990 | -32 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 6,022 | 0 | 0% |