Denton township is located in Roscommon County Michigan. Denton township has a 2024 population of 5,439. Denton township is currently growing at a rate of 0.8% annually and its population has increased by 2.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,294 in 2020.
The average household income in Denton township is $70,198 with a poverty rate of 20.23%. The median age in Denton township is 56.7 years: 57.4 years for males, and 56.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Denton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,024 | 94.42% |
| Two or more races | 227 | 4.27% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,561 | 2.08 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 1,201 | 2.59 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 1,046 | 1.15 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Female | 205 | 3.14 | 23.9 | 76.1 |
| Male | 109 | 3.31 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
2.61
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 224 | 5.53% |
| Associates Degree | 562 | 13.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 452 | 11.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 333 | 8.22% |
| High School Graduate | 1,294 | 31.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 1.38% |
| Some College | 1,130 | 27.89% |
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 | 3,854 | 3,595 | 733 |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 86 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 54 | 7 |
| Black | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,938 | $93,889 | $51,719 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,141 | $0 | $68,453 |
| High School Graduate | $24,688 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,679 | $41,333 | $33,712 |
| Some College | $35,880 | $41,500 | $27,105 |
$36,679
Average Earnings
$41,333
Average Male
$33,712
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.14% of Denton township residents speak only English, while 1.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,918 | 975 | 19.83% |
| Multiple | 222 | 84 | 37.84% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 30 | 34.88% |
20.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.96%
Male Poverty Rate
22.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Denton township is Multiple, with 37.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Denton township is White, with 19.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.93% |
| Some College | 8.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.22% |
| Female Employed | 16.37% |
| Male Employed | 8.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,698 | $75,532 |
| Households | $49,234 | $70,198 |
| Married Families | $68,229 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,961 | $61,519 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
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
546
Number of Veterans
538
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 205 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 229 |
| 65 to 74 | 189 |
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 502 | 12.09% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 28.57% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 36.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
41.5%
Employment Rate
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
87.15%
Born in Denton township
98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born
1.45%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
98.1% of Denton township residents were born in the United States, with 87.15% having been born in Michigan. 1.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,654 | 43 | 0.77% |
| 2028 | 5,611 | 43 | 0.77% |
| 2027 | 5,568 | 43 | 0.78% |
| 2026 | 5,525 | 43 | 0.78% |
| 2025 | 5,482 | 43 | 0.79% |
| 2024 | 5,439 | 43 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 5,396 | 43 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 5,353 | 16 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 5,337 | 43 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 5,294 | -133 | -2.45% |
| 2019 | 5,427 | 44 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 5,383 | 15 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 5,368 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 5,374 | -29 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 5,403 | -31 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 5,434 | -7 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 5,441 | -42 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 5,483 | -37 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 5,520 | -29 | -0.52% |
| 2010 | 5,549 | 0 | 0% |