Jerome township is located in Hillsdale County Michigan. Jerome township has a 2024 population of 4,644. Jerome township is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,624 in 2020.
The average household income in Jerome township is $95,983 with a poverty rate of 18.45%. The median age in Jerome township is 44.2 years: 44 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jerome township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,419 | 95.44% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 3.24% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.39% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,793 | 2.58 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Married | 1,148 | 2.92 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 430 | 1.16 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Female | 129 | 4.02 | 62 | 38 |
| Male | 86 | 2.93 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
81.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 3.72% |
| Associates Degree | 483 | 15.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 562 | 17.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 332 | 10.37% |
| High School Graduate | 726 | 22.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 138 | 4.31% |
| Some College | 843 | 26.32% |
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 | 3,087 | 2,836 | 880 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 54 | 14 |
| Black | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 14 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 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 28.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,656 | $83,088 | $72,328 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,449 | $113,750 | $58,665 |
| High School Graduate | $37,825 | $39,850 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,195 | $57,946 | $42,561 |
| Some College | $45,000 | $54,612 | $26,364 |
$54,195
Average Earnings
$57,946
Average Male
$42,561
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.94% of Jerome township residents speak only English, while 1.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,215 | 794 | 18.84% |
| Multiple | 150 | 12 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 11 | 73.33% |
| Other | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| Native | 18 | 4 | 22.22% |
18.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.16%
Male Poverty Rate
18.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jerome township is Other, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jerome township is Multiple, with 8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.63% |
| High School | 15.56% |
| Some College | 13.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.47% |
| Female Employed | 11.81% |
| Male Employed | 7.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,379 | $110,038 |
| Households | $71,484 | $95,983 |
| Married Families | $107,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,125 | $45,822 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.8%
Male Marriage Rate
61.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
243
Number of Veterans
223
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 6.37% |
| Native American | 14 | 77.78% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 19.64% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 73.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
35.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
90.6%
Born in Jerome township
99.09%
Native Born
0.91%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
0.6%
Naturalized
99.09% of Jerome township residents were born in the United States, with 90.6% having been born in Michigan. 0.3% 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 | 4,719 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 4,704 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 4,689 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 4,674 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 4,659 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 4,644 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 4,629 | 15 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 4,614 | 17 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 4,597 | -27 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 4,624 | -69 | -1.47% |
| 2019 | 4,693 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 4,692 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 4,696 | -17 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 4,713 | -20 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 4,733 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 4,739 | -23 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 4,762 | -26 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 4,788 | -16 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 4,804 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 4,802 | 0 | 0% |