Sanilac township is located in Sanilac County Michigan. Sanilac township has a 2024 population of 2,290. Sanilac township is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,293 in 2020.
The average household income in Sanilac township is $80,652 with a poverty rate of 14.66%. The median age in Sanilac township is 57.1 years: 56 years for males, and 57.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sanilac township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,234 | 97.77% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 1.97% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,120 | 2.03 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 556 | 2.53 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Non Family | 453 | 1.1 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 59 | 3.02 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 52 | 3.63 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 4.07% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 9.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 218 | 12.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 6.52% |
| High School Graduate | 760 | 42.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 1.23% |
| Some College | 442 | 24.64% |
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 | 1,739 | 1,644 | 320 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 33 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 15 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 51.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,651 | $171,250 | $113,421 |
| High School Graduate | $33,893 | $36,979 | $21,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $43,365 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,670 | $40,987 | $36,613 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $54,583 | $37,440 |
$37,670
Average Earnings
$40,987
Average Male
$36,613
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.87% of Sanilac township residents speak only English, while 3.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,158 | 325 | 15.06% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 8 | 10.53% |
14.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.18%
Male Poverty Rate
11.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sanilac township is White, with 15.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sanilac township is Hispanic, with 10.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.18% |
| Some College | 7.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.65% |
| Female Employed | 8.65% |
| Male Employed | 6.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,583 | $92,996 |
| Households | $52,198 | $80,652 |
| Married Families | $75,357 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,917 | $60,257 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
265
Number of Veterans
253
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 166 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 140 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 14.22% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 16.67% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 9.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
87.05%
Born in Sanilac township
98.25%
Native Born
1.75%
Foreign Born
1.05%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
98.25% of Sanilac township residents were born in the United States, with 87.05% 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 North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,275 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 2,278 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 2,281 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 2,284 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 2,287 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 2,290 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 2,293 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 2,296 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 2,297 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 2,293 | -12 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 2,305 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,305 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,304 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 2,313 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2,313 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 2,322 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 2,335 | -35 | -1.48% |
| 2012 | 2,370 | -29 | -1.21% |
| 2011 | 2,399 | -29 | -1.19% |
| 2010 | 2,428 | 0 | 0% |