Pierson township is located in Montcalm County Michigan. Pierson township has a 2024 population of 3,511. Pierson township is currently growing at a rate of 0.95% annually and its population has increased by 4.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,370 in 2020.
The average household income in Pierson township is $84,609 with a poverty rate of 10.77%. The median age in Pierson township is 43.1 years: 42.9 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pierson township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,074 | 90.54% |
| Two or more races | 321 | 9.46% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,209 | 2.81 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Married | 802 | 3.14 | 95 | 5 |
| Non Family | 290 | 1.41 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Male | 59 | 2.88 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 58 | 5.19 | 69 | 31 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
87.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 195 | 7.53% |
| Associates Degree | 377 | 14.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 226 | 8.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 2.82% |
| High School Graduate | 1,030 | 39.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 1.62% |
| Some College | 647 | 24.98% |
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 | 2,301 | 2,064 | 299 |
| 2+ Races | 266 | 266 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,269 | $75,718 | $22,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $148,083 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,779 | $42,024 | $30,568 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,167 | $60,705 | $31,500 |
| Some College | $60,000 | $67,000 | $36,196 |
$44,167
Average Earnings
$60,705
Average Male
$31,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.18% of Pierson township residents speak only English, while 3.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,011 | 364 | 12.09% |
| Multiple | 321 | 1 | 0.31% |
10.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.67%
Male Poverty Rate
10.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pierson township is White, with 12.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pierson township is Multiple, with 0.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.76% |
| High School | 14.08% |
| Some College | 6.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.28% |
| Female Employed | 2.44% |
| Male Employed | 2.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,250 | $96,961 |
| Households | $72,793 | $84,609 |
| Married Families | $82,269 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,635 | $40,969 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
65.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
207
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Korea | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 94 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 207 | 8.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
4%
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
90.84%
Born in Pierson township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Pierson township residents were born in the United States, with 90.84% having been born in Michigan. 0% 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 | 3,676 | 33 | 0.91% |
| 2028 | 3,643 | 33 | 0.91% |
| 2027 | 3,610 | 33 | 0.92% |
| 2026 | 3,577 | 33 | 0.93% |
| 2025 | 3,544 | 33 | 0.94% |
| 2024 | 3,511 | 33 | 0.95% |
| 2023 | 3,478 | 33 | 0.96% |
| 2022 | 3,445 | 30 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 3,415 | 45 | 1.34% |
| 2020 | 3,370 | 110 | 3.37% |
| 2019 | 3,260 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 3,265 | 10 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 3,255 | 29 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 3,226 | 17 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 3,209 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 3,204 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3,204 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 3,205 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 3,214 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3,214 | 0 | 0% |