Green Lake township is located in Grand Traverse County Michigan. Green Lake township has a 2024 population of 6,776. Green Lake township is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,709 in 2020.
The average household income in Green Lake township is $94,493 with a poverty rate of 8.24%. The median age in Green Lake township is 40.8 years: 39 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Green Lake township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,226 | 93.43% |
| Two or more races | 286 | 4.29% |
| Asian | 74 | 1.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.26% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,501 | 2.58 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Married | 1,331 | 3.27 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Non Family | 851 | 1.36 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Female | 164 | 2.68 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Male | 155 | 3.19 | 100 | 0 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
89.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 287 | 6.11% |
| Associates Degree | 562 | 11.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 815 | 17.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 859 | 18.3% |
| High School Graduate | 1,128 | 24.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 3.56% |
| Some College | 877 | 18.68% |
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 | 4,428 | 4,095 | 1,598 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 30 | 2 |
| Asian | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Islander | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,333 | $58,512 | $56,923 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,974 | $78,616 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,880 | $37,109 | $31,389 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,109 | $42,219 | $15,288 |
| Overall | $42,299 | $52,875 | $35,600 |
| Some College | $37,892 | $53,988 | $35,601 |
$42,299
Average Earnings
$52,875
Average Male
$35,600
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.63% of Green Lake township residents speak only English, while 4.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,956 | 450 | 7.56% |
| Multiple | 286 | 58 | 20.28% |
| Hispanic | 434 | 51 | 11.75% |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Asian | 74 | 16 | 21.62% |
8.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.14%
Male Poverty Rate
8.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Green Lake township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Green Lake township is White, with 7.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.52% |
| High School | 10.9% |
| Some College | 6.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.84% |
| Female Employed | 8.03% |
| Male Employed | 2.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,599 | $101,915 |
| Households | $80,795 | $94,493 |
| Married Families | $105,130 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,859 | $74,093 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
242
Number of Veterans
207
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 241 | 4.76% |
| Black | 1 | 5.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.7%
Employment Rate
3%
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
76.26%
Born in Green Lake township
96.44%
Native Born
3.56%
Foreign Born
3.18%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
96.44% of Green Lake township residents were born in the United States, with 76.26% having been born in Michigan. 3.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,841 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 6,828 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 6,815 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 6,802 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 6,789 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 6,776 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 6,763 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 6,750 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 6,745 | 36 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 6,709 | 425 | 6.76% |
| 2019 | 6,284 | 22 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 6,262 | 30 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 6,232 | 46 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 6,186 | 52 | 0.85% |
| 2015 | 6,134 | 52 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 6,082 | 53 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 6,029 | 74 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 5,955 | 70 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 5,885 | 101 | 1.75% |
| 2010 | 5,784 | 0 | 0% |