Gun Plain township is located in Allegan County Michigan. Gun Plain township has a 2024 population of 6,190. Gun Plain township is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,158 in 2020.
The average household income in Gun Plain township is $107,728 with a poverty rate of 12.33%. The median age in Gun Plain township is 43.8 years: 43.3 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gun Plain township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,897 | 96.17% |
| Two or more races | 144 | 2.35% |
| Native American | 66 | 1.08% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.34% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,268 | 2.7 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Married | 1,384 | 3.23 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 618 | 1.18 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Female | 217 | 3.79 | 70 | 30 |
| Male | 49 | 2.12 | 100 | 0 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
91.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 208 | 4.68% |
| Associates Degree | 386 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 899 | 20.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 495 | 11.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,257 | 28.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 2.97% |
| Some College | 1,069 | 24.04% |
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 | 4,180 | 3,852 | 1,348 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 122 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 88 | 29 |
| Native American | 44 | 44 | 5 |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 12 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 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 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,176 | $76,738 | $60,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,611 | $72,037 | $76,889 |
| High School Graduate | $38,858 | $48,219 | $26,120 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,294 | $55,754 | $43,750 |
| Some College | $41,566 | $52,353 | $28,153 |
$53,294
Average Earnings
$55,754
Average Male
$43,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.74% of Gun Plain township residents speak only English, while 6.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,522 | 391 | 7.08% |
| Hispanic | 416 | 365 | 87.74% |
12.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.27%
Male Poverty Rate
10.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gun Plain township is Hispanic, with 87.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gun Plain township is White, with 7.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.59% |
| High School | 16.71% |
| Some College | 4.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75.32% |
| Male Employed | 3.5% |
| Female Employed | 0.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,417 | $119,556 |
| Households | $82,204 | $107,728 |
| Married Families | $112,059 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,234 | $71,474 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
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
245
Number of Veterans
228
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 97 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 233 | 5.08% |
| Black | 12 | 57.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
84.26%
Born in Gun Plain township
98.63%
Native Born
1.37%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
98.63% of Gun Plain township residents were born in the United States, with 84.26% having been born in Michigan. 1.04% 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 | 6,305 | 23 | 0.37% |
| 2028 | 6,282 | 23 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 6,259 | 23 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 6,236 | 23 | 0.37% |
| 2025 | 6,213 | 23 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 6,190 | 23 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 6,167 | 23 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 6,144 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 6,148 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 6,158 | 39 | 0.64% |
| 2019 | 6,119 | 25 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 6,094 | 11 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 6,083 | 52 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 6,031 | 41 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 5,990 | 20 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 5,970 | 50 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 5,920 | 19 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 5,901 | 14 | 0.24% |
| 2011 | 5,887 | -19 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 5,906 | 0 | 0% |