Brooks township is located in Newaygo County Michigan. Brooks township has a 2024 population of 3,825. Brooks township is currently growing at a rate of 0.76% annually and its population has increased by 2.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,715 in 2020.
The average household income in Brooks township is $87,283 with a poverty rate of 16.65%. The median age in Brooks township is 44.8 years: 40.8 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brooks township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,340 | 90.12% |
| Other race | 253 | 6.83% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 3% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,527 | 2.43 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Married | 813 | 3.04 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 456 | 1.12 | 96.7 | 3.3 |
| Female | 252 | 2.81 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Male | 6 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
94.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 185 | 6.78% |
| Associates Degree | 354 | 12.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 384 | 14.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 169 | 6.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,020 | 37.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.06% |
| Some College | 589 | 21.58% |
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 | 2,464 | 2,295 | 543 |
| Hispanic | 144 | 111 | 0 |
| Other Race | 117 | 84 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 99 | 1 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $57,216 | $28,194 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,115 | $56,106 | $85,341 |
| High School Graduate | $43,571 | $47,596 | $36,806 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,775 | $46,125 | $33,100 |
| Some College | $38,913 | $39,167 | $38,750 |
$42,775
Average Earnings
$46,125
Average Male
$33,100
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.94% of Brooks township residents speak only English, while 4.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,163 | 358 | 11.32% |
| Hispanic | 421 | 259 | 61.52% |
| Other | 253 | 104 | 41.11% |
16.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.62%
Male Poverty Rate
16.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brooks township is Hispanic, with 61.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brooks township is White, with 11.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.41% |
| High School | 6.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.96% |
| Female Employed | 12.31% |
| Male Employed | 6.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,292 | $94,860 |
| Households | $68,345 | $87,283 |
| Married Families | $100,838 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,625 | $67,453 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
245
Number of Veterans
229
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| Korea | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 112 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 245 | 9.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
83.19%
Born in Brooks township
97.71%
Native Born
2.29%
Foreign Born
1.75%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
97.71% of Brooks township residents were born in the United States, with 83.19% having been born in Michigan. 1.75% 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 | 3,970 | 29 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 3,941 | 29 | 0.74% |
| 2027 | 3,912 | 29 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 3,883 | 29 | 0.75% |
| 2025 | 3,854 | 29 | 0.76% |
| 2024 | 3,825 | 29 | 0.76% |
| 2023 | 3,796 | 29 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 3,767 | 26 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 3,741 | 26 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 3,715 | 182 | 5.15% |
| 2019 | 3,533 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 3,526 | 43 | 1.23% |
| 2017 | 3,483 | 38 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 3,445 | -14 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 3,459 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 3,452 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 3,458 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 3,459 | -32 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 3,491 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 3,494 | 0 | 0% |