Laketown township is located in Allegan County Michigan. Laketown township has a 2024 population of 6,234. Laketown township is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 4.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,952 in 2020.
The average household income in Laketown township is $110,658 with a poverty rate of 2.76%. The median age in Laketown township is 46.6 years: 44.4 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laketown township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,649 | 94.32% |
| Asian | 83 | 1.39% |
| Other race | 77 | 1.29% |
| Two or more races | 75 | 1.25% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,350 | 2.55 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Married | 1,626 | 3.01 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Non Family | 572 | 1.12 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Female | 86 | 2.4 | 64 | 36 |
| Male | 66 | 3.59 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
91.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 1.86% |
| Associates Degree | 282 | 6.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,149 | 26.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 661 | 15.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,277 | 29.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.16% |
| Some College | 895 | 20.57% |
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 | 4,069 | 4,003 | 1,746 |
| Hispanic | 151 | 129 | 31 |
| Other Race | 77 | 58 | 0 |
| Asian | 74 | 74 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 27 | 1 |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 9 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,357 | $79,704 | $40,792 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,438 | $76,071 | $76,635 |
| High School Graduate | $34,199 | $40,833 | $29,952 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,958 | $63,639 | $33,469 |
| Some College | $34,337 | $70,160 | $33,135 |
$43,958
Average Earnings
$63,639
Average Male
$33,469
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.8% of Laketown township residents speak only English, while 4.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,561 | 120 | 2.16% |
| Native | 36 | 27 | 75% |
| Multiple | 75 | 18 | 24% |
2.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.66%
Male Poverty Rate
2.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laketown township is Native, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laketown township is White, with 2.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 3.92% |
| Some College | 3.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.62% |
| Female Employed | 2.26% |
| Male Employed | 0.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,902 | $118,626 |
| Households | $83,986 | $110,658 |
| Married Families | $96,830 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,083 | $81,106 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.9%
Male Marriage Rate
70.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
321
Number of Veterans
307
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 159 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 143 |
| 75+ | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 300 | 6.78% |
| Black | 12 | 57.14% |
| Asian | 9 | 12.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
76.07%
Born in Laketown township
96.39%
Native Born
3.61%
Foreign Born
1.27%
Non Citizen
2.34%
Naturalized
96.39% of Laketown township residents were born in the United States, with 76.07% having been born in Michigan. 1.27% 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 | 6,444 | 42 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 6,402 | 42 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 6,360 | 42 | 0.66% |
| 2026 | 6,318 | 42 | 0.67% |
| 2025 | 6,276 | 42 | 0.67% |
| 2024 | 6,234 | 42 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 6,192 | 42 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 6,150 | 98 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 6,052 | 100 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 5,952 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 5,948 | 64 | 1.09% |
| 2018 | 5,884 | 47 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 5,837 | 75 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 5,762 | 54 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 5,708 | 38 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 5,670 | 77 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 5,593 | 33 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 5,560 | 21 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 5,539 | -27 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 5,566 | 0 | 0% |