Pokagon township is located in Cass County Michigan. Pokagon township has a 2024 population of 2,081. Pokagon township is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -1.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,114 in 2020.
The average household income in Pokagon township is $81,272 with a poverty rate of 17.45%. The median age in Pokagon township is 39.6 years: 41.7 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pokagon township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,776 | 88.71% |
| Native American | 90 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 4% |
| Other race | 28 | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 795 | 2.51 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Married | 416 | 2.76 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 216 | 1.37 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Female | 146 | 3.29 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Male | 17 | 3.94 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
85.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 114 | 7.96% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 11.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 225 | 15.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 7.47% |
| High School Graduate | 466 | 32.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 337 | 23.52% |
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 | 1,233 | 1,138 | 289 |
| Hispanic | 107 | 87 | 32 |
| Black | 80 | 63 | 9 |
| Native American | 45 | 45 | 26 |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 57.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,500 | $106,875 | $45,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,634 | $66,711 | $68,170 |
| High School Graduate | $27,083 | $46,563 | $21,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,625 | $42,188 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $44,702 | $52,857 | $36,544 |
| Some College | $40,550 | $47,946 | $30,568 |
$44,702
Average Earnings
$52,857
Average Male
$36,544
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.1% of Pokagon township residents speak only English, while 5.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,630 | 223 | 13.68% |
| Hispanic | 255 | 105 | 41.18% |
| Other | 28 | 20 | 71.43% |
| Multiple | 26 | 15 | 57.69% |
| Black | 80 | 6 | 7.5% |
17.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.52%
Male Poverty Rate
22.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pokagon township is Other, with 71.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pokagon township is Black, with 7.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.69% |
| Some College | 9.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.95% |
| Female Employed | 15.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.96% |
| Male Employed | 0.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,292 | $76,397 |
| Households | $61,050 | $81,272 |
| Married Families | $78,214 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,600 | $73,538 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
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
168
Number of Veterans
162
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 10.37% |
| Black | 20 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
64.29%
Born in Pokagon township
98.95%
Native Born
1.05%
Foreign Born
1.05%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.95% of Pokagon township residents were born in the United States, with 64.29% having been born in Michigan. 1.05% 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 | 2,061 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 2,065 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 2,069 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 2,073 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 2,077 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 2,081 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 2,085 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 2,089 | -13 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 2,102 | -12 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 2,114 | 138 | 6.98% |
| 2019 | 1,976 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 1,980 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 1,976 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 1,972 | -5 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 1,977 | -16 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 1,993 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 1,995 | -14 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 2,009 | -19 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 2,028 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 2,032 | 0 | 0% |