Ionia township is located in Ionia County Michigan. Ionia township has a 2024 population of 4,081. Ionia township is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 2.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,987 in 2020.
The average household income in Ionia township is $69,224 with a poverty rate of 26.17%. The median age in Ionia township is 44.7 years: 44.9 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ionia township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,351 | 84.09% |
| Two or more races | 481 | 12.07% |
| Other race | 75 | 1.88% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.18% |
| 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 | 1,478 | 2.67 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Married | 563 | 2.96 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 464 | 1.27 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Male | 263 | 3.04 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Female | 188 | 4.78 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
80.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 368 | 12.81% |
| Associates Degree | 167 | 5.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 195 | 6.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 125 | 4.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,059 | 36.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 2.47% |
| Some College | 888 | 30.91% |
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 | 2,419 | 2,046 | 291 |
| 2+ Races | 367 | 305 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 82 | 78 | 5 |
| Other Race | 68 | 64 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 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 white people with a rate of 12.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,359 | $0 | $66,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,667 | $137,902 | $71,607 |
| High School Graduate | $39,861 | $76,563 | $9,570 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,427 | $34,583 | $40,671 |
| Overall | $50,290 | $63,558 | $35,000 |
| Some College | $53,256 | $57,288 | $39,732 |
$50,290
Average Earnings
$63,558
Average Male
$35,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.79% of Ionia township residents speak only English, while 1.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,332 | 844 | 25.33% |
| Multiple | 481 | 123 | 25.57% |
| Black | 71 | 69 | 97.18% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 33 | 16.1% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
26.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.71%
Male Poverty Rate
31.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ionia township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ionia township is Hispanic, with 16.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 40.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.3% |
| Some College | 6.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.81% |
| Female Employed | 19.21% |
| Male Employed | 6.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,556 | $71,969 |
| Households | $69,746 | $69,224 |
| Married Families | $78,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,929 | $55,563 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
240
Number of Veterans
240
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 212 | 8.2% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 6.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
5%
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
86.9%
Born in Ionia township
98.95%
Native Born
1.05%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
98.95% of Ionia township residents were born in the United States, with 86.9% having been born in Michigan. 0.48% 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 | 4,181 | 20 | 0.48% |
| 2028 | 4,161 | 20 | 0.48% |
| 2027 | 4,141 | 20 | 0.49% |
| 2026 | 4,121 | 20 | 0.49% |
| 2025 | 4,101 | 20 | 0.49% |
| 2024 | 4,081 | 20 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 4,061 | 20 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 4,041 | 17 | 0.42% |
| 2021 | 4,024 | 37 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 3,987 | 123 | 3.18% |
| 2019 | 3,864 | 16 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 3,848 | 18 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 3,830 | 11 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 3,819 | 20 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 3,799 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 3,805 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 3,790 | 11 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 3,779 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 3,781 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 3,778 | 0 | 0% |