Lenox township is located in Macomb County Michigan. Lenox township has a 2024 population of 12,798. Lenox township is currently growing at a rate of 0.94% annually and its population has increased by 5.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,140 in 2020.
The average household income in Lenox township is $84,682 with a poverty rate of 15.29%. The median age in Lenox township is 35.8 years: 35.5 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lenox township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,479 | 77.75% |
| Black or African American | 1,369 | 11.23% |
| Two or more races | 1,166 | 9.56% |
| Other race | 102 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 75 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,750 | 2.85 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Married | 1,769 | 3.49 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 1,001 | 1.34 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Female | 611 | 3.43 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Male | 369 | 2.91 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
81.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 586 | 7.2% |
| Associates Degree | 773 | 9.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,138 | 13.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 289 | 3.55% |
| High School Graduate | 3,018 | 37.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 389 | 4.78% |
| Some College | 1,944 | 23.89% |
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 | 6,105 | 5,446 | 1,245 |
| Black | 1,266 | 1,136 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 528 | 394 | 142 |
| Hispanic | 300 | 215 | 39 |
| Other Race | 87 | 70 | 0 |
| Native American | 75 | 56 | 7 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 89.73%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,423 | $73,372 | $73,548 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,586 | $105,450 | $72,885 |
| High School Graduate | $37,119 | $37,964 | $31,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,037 | $26,728 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,906 | $48,193 | $35,506 |
| Some College | $42,762 | $49,398 | $32,956 |
$44,906
Average Earnings
$48,193
Average Male
$35,506
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.92% of Lenox township residents speak only English, while 3.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,860 | 1,539 | 17.37% |
| Black | 525 | 40 | 7.62% |
| Hispanic | 421 | 36 | 8.55% |
| Multiple | 1,103 | 27 | 2.45% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
15.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.16%
Male Poverty Rate
17.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lenox township is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lenox township is Multiple, with 2.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.09% |
| High School | 13.3% |
| Some College | 9.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.71% |
| Female Employed | 8.83% |
| Male Employed | 3.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,962 | $90,880 |
| Households | $68,533 | $84,682 |
| Married Families | $82,036 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,754 | $59,015 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
423
Number of Veterans
393
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 177 |
| First Gulf War | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 75 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 75+ | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 91 |
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 329 | 4.94% |
| Black | 87 | 6.59% |
| Native American | 7 | 9.33% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
47%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
83.53%
Born in Lenox township
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
98.43% of Lenox township residents were born in the United States, with 83.53% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,393 | 119 | 0.9% |
| 2028 | 13,274 | 119 | 0.9% |
| 2027 | 13,155 | 119 | 0.91% |
| 2026 | 13,036 | 119 | 0.92% |
| 2025 | 12,917 | 119 | 0.93% |
| 2024 | 12,798 | 119 | 0.94% |
| 2023 | 12,679 | 119 | 0.95% |
| 2022 | 12,560 | 202 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 12,358 | 218 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 12,140 | 1,167 | 10.64% |
| 2019 | 10,973 | 132 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 10,841 | 86 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 10,755 | 38 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 10,717 | 40 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 10,677 | -10 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 10,687 | 38 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 10,649 | 71 | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 10,578 | 120 | 1.15% |
| 2011 | 10,458 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 10,463 | 0 | 0% |