Sodus township is located in Berrien County Michigan. Sodus township has a 2024 population of 1,980. Sodus township is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -1.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,002 in 2020.
The average household income in Sodus township is $84,611 with a poverty rate of 11.87%. The median age in Sodus township is 51.6 years: 48.9 years for males, and 52.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sodus township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,812 | 80.5% |
| Other race | 205 | 9.11% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 5.82% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 4.09% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 878 | 2.48 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Married | 506 | 2.81 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 206 | 1.16 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Female | 103 | 3.2 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Male | 63 | 2.9 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
86.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 12.15% |
| Associates Degree | 155 | 9.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 193 | 11.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 177 | 10.7% |
| High School Graduate | 494 | 29.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 3.26% |
| Some College | 380 | 22.97% |
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 | 1,337 | 1,121 | 315 |
| Hispanic | 182 | 175 | 0 |
| Other Race | 99 | 93 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 86 | 8 |
| Black | 81 | 52 | 33 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 40.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $66,875 | $47,708 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,107 | $80,375 | $55,208 |
| High School Graduate | $25,240 | $0 | $17,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,859 | $29,554 | $11,364 |
| Overall | $34,886 | $42,271 | $15,795 |
| Some College | $40,625 | $45,192 | $0 |
$34,886
Average Earnings
$42,271
Average Male
$15,795
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.55% of Sodus township residents speak only English, while 17.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 387 | 122 | 31.52% |
| White | 1,702 | 107 | 6.29% |
| Other | 205 | 58 | 28.29% |
| Black | 92 | 38 | 41.3% |
| Multiple | 131 | 22 | 16.79% |
11.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.56%
Male Poverty Rate
13.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sodus township is Black, with 41.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sodus township is White, with 6.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.39% |
| High School | 11.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.54% |
| Some College | 3.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Employed | 12.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.41% |
| Male Employed | 5.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,214 | $94,083 |
| Households | $72,000 | $84,611 |
| Married Families | $77,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,029 | $52,959 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
96
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 6.09% |
| Black | 2 | 2.17% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.83% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
61.62%
Born in Sodus township
94.31%
Native Born
5.69%
Foreign Born
4.22%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
94.31% of Sodus township residents were born in the United States, with 61.62% having been born in Michigan. 4.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,960 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 1,964 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 1,968 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 1,972 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 1,976 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 1,980 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 1,984 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 1,988 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 1,992 | -10 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 2,002 | 50 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 1,952 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 1,960 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 1,963 | -6 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 1,969 | 16 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 1,953 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 1,958 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 1,955 | 17 | 0.88% |
| 2012 | 1,938 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 1,936 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 1,928 | 0 | 0% |