Fork township is located in Mecosta County Michigan. Fork township has a 2024 population of 1,693. Fork township is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 4.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,623 in 2020.
The average household income in Fork township is $61,481 with a poverty rate of 15.08%. The median age in Fork township is 46.2 years: 47.7 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fork township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,592 | 96.31% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.79% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 730 | 2.25 | 83 | 17 |
| Married | 336 | 3.15 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 334 | 1.14 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Female | 47 | 3.6 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Male | 13 | 2.62 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
83.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 7.07% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 6.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 133 | 10.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 2.44% |
| High School Graduate | 582 | 47.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 2.85% |
| Some College | 286 | 23.25% |
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 | 1,174 | 1,058 | 153 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 2 |
| Asian | 13 | 7 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 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 asian people with a rate of 53.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,714 | $73,750 | $45,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,854 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,500 | $47,411 | $23,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,969 | $19,167 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,432 | $50,395 | $23,056 |
| Some College | $32,500 | $52,750 | $21,350 |
$39,432
Average Earnings
$50,395
Average Male
$23,056
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.91% of Fork township residents speak only English, while 1.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,586 | 231 | 14.56% |
| Multiple | 37 | 14 | 37.84% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Other | 6 | 1 | 16.67% |
15.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.05%
Male Poverty Rate
15.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fork township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fork township is White, with 14.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.51% |
| Some College | 17.73% |
| High School | 12.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.29% |
| Female Employed | 13.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.82% |
| Male Employed | 5.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,545 | $78,652 |
| Households | $46,518 | $61,481 |
| Married Families | $63,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,714 | $39,800 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
131
Number of Veterans
131
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 9.98% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 14.71% |
| Other Race | 4 | 66.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48%
Labor Force Participation
42.8%
Employment Rate
11%
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
88.87%
Born in Fork township
99.09%
Native Born
0.91%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.91%
Naturalized
99.09% of Fork township residents were born in the United States, with 88.87% having been born in Michigan. 0% 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 | 1,763 | 14 | 0.8% |
| 2028 | 1,749 | 14 | 0.81% |
| 2027 | 1,735 | 14 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 1,721 | 14 | 0.82% |
| 2025 | 1,707 | 14 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 1,693 | 14 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 1,679 | 14 | 0.84% |
| 2022 | 1,665 | 33 | 2.02% |
| 2021 | 1,632 | 9 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 1,623 | -6 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 1,629 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 1,621 | 9 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 1,612 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,612 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 1,606 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 1,616 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 1,626 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,627 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 1,625 | 20 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 1,605 | 0 | 0% |