Garfield township is located in Clare County Michigan. Garfield township has a 2024 population of 1,841. Garfield township is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 1.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,810 in 2020.
The average household income in Garfield township is $103,917 with a poverty rate of 18.71%. The median age in Garfield township is 54 years: 55.9 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Garfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,812 | 96.59% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 19 | 1.01% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 771 | 2.43 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Married | 393 | 2.73 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Non Family | 251 | 1.21 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Male | 73 | 3.66 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 54 | 4.3 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
91.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 126 | 8.62% |
| Associates Degree | 180 | 12.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 180 | 12.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 4.79% |
| High School Graduate | 544 | 37.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 5.4% |
| Some College | 283 | 19.36% |
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 | 1,412 | 1,207 | 245 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 26.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,583 | $90,833 | $13,512 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $202,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $17,009 | $22,016 | $8,950 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,028 | $0 | $14,028 |
| Overall | $22,471 | $43,924 | $16,742 |
| Some College | $27,950 | $0 | $21,354 |
$22,471
Average Earnings
$43,924
Average Male
$16,742
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Garfield township residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,777 | 333 | 18.74% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 18 | 27.27% |
18.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.43%
Male Poverty Rate
24.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Garfield township is Hispanic, with 27.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Garfield township is White, with 18.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.07% |
| High School | 19.12% |
| Some College | 13.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.13% |
| Female Employed | 18.62% |
| Male Employed | 4.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,167 | $118,493 |
| Households | $54,375 | $103,917 |
| Married Families | $65,486 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,681 | $68,933 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
197
Number of Veterans
197
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 77 |
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 11.1% |
| Other Race | 14 | 73.68% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
15.2%
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
83.26%
Born in Garfield township
98.29%
Native Born
1.71%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
1.44%
Naturalized
98.29% of Garfield township residents were born in the United States, with 83.26% having been born in Michigan. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,846 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 1,845 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 1,844 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 1,843 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 1,842 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 1,841 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 1,840 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 1,839 | 11 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 1,828 | 18 | 0.99% |
| 2020 | 1,810 | -72 | -3.83% |
| 2019 | 1,882 | 13 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 1,869 | 9 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 1,860 | 12 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 1,848 | -13 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 1,861 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 1,865 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 1,858 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 1,868 | -18 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 1,886 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,886 | 0 | 0% |