Commerce charter township is located in Oakland County Michigan. Commerce charter township has a 2024 population of 43,542. Commerce charter township is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,043 in 2020.
The average household income in Commerce charter township is $131,945 with a poverty rate of 5.12%. The median age in Commerce charter township is 42.7 years: 41.8 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Commerce charter township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,597 | 87.27% |
| Two or more races | 2,134 | 4.95% |
| Asian | 2,001 | 4.64% |
| Black or African American | 1,138 | 2.64% |
| Other race | 178 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,530 | 2.6 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Married | 9,972 | 3.12 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Non Family | 4,558 | 1.26 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Female | 1,287 | 3.03 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Male | 713 | 3.1 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
87.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 791 | 2.62% |
| Associates Degree | 3,151 | 10.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,952 | 29.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,894 | 16.19% |
| High School Graduate | 5,274 | 17.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 565 | 1.87% |
| Some College | 6,594 | 21.82% |
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 | 26,262 | 25,253 | 11,868 |
| Asian | 1,328 | 1,284 | 990 |
| 2+ Races | 1,111 | 975 | 322 |
| Hispanic | 898 | 685 | 270 |
| Black | 878 | 850 | 502 |
| Other Race | 119 | 90 | 3 |
| Native American | 21 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,127 | $103,356 | $58,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,276 | $126,719 | $74,805 |
| High School Graduate | $41,125 | $51,985 | $28,611 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,638 | $56,699 | $27,778 |
| Overall | $62,144 | $80,829 | $48,115 |
| Some College | $49,442 | $57,682 | $40,884 |
$62,144
Average Earnings
$80,829
Average Male
$48,115
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.64% of Commerce charter township residents speak only English, while 13.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,415 | 1,719 | 4.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,823 | 241 | 13.22% |
| Multiple | 2,134 | 160 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 2,001 | 82 | 4.1% |
| Black | 1,131 | 57 | 5.04% |
| Other | 178 | 10 | 5.62% |
| Native | 33 | 2 | 6.06% |
5.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.67%
Male Poverty Rate
5.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Commerce charter township is Hispanic, with 13.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Commerce charter township is Asian, with 4.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.36% |
| Some College | 5.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.62% |
| Female Employed | 2.51% |
| Male Employed | 2.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $125,854 | $148,333 |
| Households | $108,682 | $131,945 |
| Married Families | $135,978 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,590 | $83,606 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,568
Number of Veterans
1,421
Male Veterans
147
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 553 |
| Second Gulf War | 247 |
| First Gulf War | 192 |
| Korea | 135 |
| World War II | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 475 |
| 75+ | 402 |
| 55 to 64 | 356 |
| 35 to 54 | 187 |
| 18 to 34 | 148 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,328 | 4.49% |
| 2+ Races | 171 | 12.43% |
| Black | 50 | 4.89% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.8% |
| Other Race | 7 | 4.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
73.65%
Born in Commerce charter township
88.94%
Native Born
11.06%
Foreign Born
3.94%
Non Citizen
7.11%
Naturalized
88.94% of Commerce charter township residents were born in the United States, with 73.65% having been born in Michigan. 3.94% 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 | 44,362 | 164 | 0.37% |
| 2028 | 44,198 | 164 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 44,034 | 164 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 43,870 | 164 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 43,706 | 164 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 43,542 | 164 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 43,378 | 164 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 43,214 | 9 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 43,205 | 162 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 43,043 | -1,044 | -2.37% |
| 2019 | 44,087 | 139 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 43,948 | 486 | 1.12% |
| 2017 | 43,462 | 709 | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 42,753 | 479 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 42,274 | 88 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 42,186 | 602 | 1.45% |
| 2013 | 41,584 | 531 | 1.29% |
| 2012 | 41,053 | 496 | 1.22% |
| 2011 | 40,557 | 413 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 40,144 | 0 | 0% |