Garfield charter township is located in Grand Traverse County Michigan. Garfield charter township has a 2024 population of 19,981. Garfield charter township is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually but its population has increased by 1.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,625 in 2020.
The average household income in Garfield charter township is $80,719 with a poverty rate of 18.85%. The median age in Garfield charter township is 40.6 years: 37.5 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Garfield charter township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,352 | 93.79% |
| Two or more races | 488 | 2.49% |
| Native American | 290 | 1.48% |
| Other race | 267 | 1.36% |
| Black or African American | 112 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,447 | 2.24 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Non Family | 4,104 | 1.24 | 39 | 61 |
| Married | 3,057 | 3.19 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Female | 925 | 3.32 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Male | 361 | 2.83 | 74 | 26 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
56.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 738 | 5.36% |
| Associates Degree | 1,537 | 11.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,887 | 20.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,785 | 12.95% |
| High School Graduate | 3,088 | 22.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 174 | 1.26% |
| Some College | 3,570 | 25.91% |
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 | 13,098 | 12,303 | 4,489 |
| 2+ Races | 277 | 277 | 133 |
| Hispanic | 242 | 199 | 48 |
| Other Race | 117 | 75 | 22 |
| Black | 112 | 112 | 0 |
| Native American | 79 | 41 | 11 |
| Asian | 51 | 15 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,350 | $67,579 | $41,723 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,243 | $75,104 | $74,145 |
| High School Graduate | $35,202 | $33,409 | $35,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,976 | $0 | $26,974 |
| Overall | $40,392 | $45,597 | $39,026 |
| Some College | $38,120 | $39,245 | $34,345 |
$40,392
Average Earnings
$45,597
Average Male
$39,026
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.15% of Garfield charter township residents speak only English, while 1.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,913 | 3,360 | 18.76% |
| Multiple | 485 | 160 | 32.99% |
| Black | 109 | 75 | 68.81% |
| Hispanic | 413 | 64 | 15.5% |
| Native | 290 | 27 | 9.31% |
18.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.03%
Male Poverty Rate
16.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Garfield charter township is Black, with 68.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Garfield charter township is Native, with 9.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.76% |
| Some College | 19.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.58% |
| Male Employed | 8.61% |
| Female Employed | 8.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,289 | $100,278 |
| Households | $60,287 | $80,719 |
| Married Families | $94,621 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,216 | $57,535 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
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
1,227
Number of Veterans
1,184
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 387 |
| Korea | 243 |
| First Gulf War | 202 |
| Second Gulf War | 192 |
| World War II | 54 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 481 |
| 65 to 74 | 284 |
| 55 to 64 | 270 |
| 35 to 54 | 134 |
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,197 | 8.27% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 12.33% |
| Asian | 30 | 58.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
4%
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
80.4%
Born in Garfield charter township
98.38%
Native Born
1.62%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
1.09%
Naturalized
98.38% of Garfield charter township residents were born in the United States, with 80.4% having been born in Michigan. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,726 | -51 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 19,777 | -51 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 19,828 | -51 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 19,879 | -51 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 19,930 | -51 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 19,981 | -51 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 20,032 | -51 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 20,083 | 260 | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 19,823 | 198 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 19,625 | 1,900 | 10.72% |
| 2019 | 17,725 | 114 | 0.65% |
| 2018 | 17,611 | 231 | 1.33% |
| 2017 | 17,380 | 331 | 1.94% |
| 2016 | 17,049 | 126 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 16,923 | 70 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 16,853 | 112 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 16,741 | 126 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 16,615 | 120 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 16,495 | 275 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 16,220 | 0 | 0% |