Torch Lake township is located in Houghton County Michigan. Torch Lake township has a 2024 population of 1,905. Torch Lake township is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually but its population has increased by 0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,892 in 2020.
The average household income in Torch Lake township is $81,804 with a poverty rate of 11.34%. The median age in Torch Lake township is 51.6 years: 47.3 years for males, and 55 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Torch Lake township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,708 | 97.21% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 0.91% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 775 | 2.19 | 92 | 8 |
| Married | 446 | 2.95 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 317 | 1.09 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Female | 8 | 3.25 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 4 | 3.25 | 0 | 100 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
92.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 3.55% |
| Associates Degree | 154 | 11.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 246 | 18.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 145 | 10.94% |
| High School Graduate | 407 | 30.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.75% |
| Some College | 316 | 23.85% |
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 | 1,283 | 1,236 | 386 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 71.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,185 | $45,625 | $44,022 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,531 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,138 | $44,167 | $32,143 |
| Some College | $33,009 | $34,891 | $0 |
$39,138
Average Earnings
$44,167
Average Male
$32,143
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.4% of Torch Lake township residents speak only English, while 1.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,667 | 184 | 11.04% |
| Asian | 21 | 10 | 47.62% |
11.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.18%
Male Poverty Rate
13.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Torch Lake township is Asian, with 47.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Torch Lake township is White, with 11.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| High School | 10.32% |
| Some College | 9.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Employed | 5.41% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,244 | $103,653 |
| Households | $63,576 | $81,804 |
| Married Families | $75,610 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,046 | $49,715 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.3%
Male Marriage Rate
60.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
136
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 9.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
81.27%
Born in Torch Lake township
98.63%
Native Born
1.37%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
98.63% of Torch Lake township residents were born in the United States, with 81.27% having been born in Michigan. 1.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,890 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 1,893 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 1,896 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 1,899 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 1,902 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 1,905 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 1,908 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 1,911 | 4 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 1,907 | 15 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 1,892 | 59 | 3.22% |
| 2019 | 1,833 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 1,836 | -20 | -1.08% |
| 2017 | 1,856 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 1,855 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 1,850 | -15 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 1,865 | -12 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 1,877 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 1,884 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 1,892 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,889 | 0 | 0% |