Union charter township is located in Isabella County Michigan. Union charter township has a 2024 population of 11,722. Union charter township is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -0.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,730 in 2020.
The average household income in Union charter township is $61,237 with a poverty rate of 35.53%. The median age in Union charter township is 23.2 years: 24.1 years for males, and 23.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union charter township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,087 | 85.15% |
| Two or more races | 749 | 6.32% |
| Black or African American | 385 | 3.25% |
| Native American | 239 | 2.02% |
| Asian | 237 | 2% |
| Other race | 149 | 1.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,129 | 2.29 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Non Family | 3,121 | 1.88 | 18.9 | 81.1 |
| Married | 1,241 | 2.88 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Male | 421 | 2.86 | 39 | 61 |
| Female | 346 | 3.14 | 24.3 | 75.7 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
36.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 3.1% |
| Associates Degree | 306 | 6.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,125 | 22.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,023 | 20.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,268 | 25.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 85 | 1.68% |
| Some College | 1,104 | 21.78% |
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 | 4,413 | 4,274 | 1,925 |
| 2+ Races | 213 | 174 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 192 | 153 | 34 |
| Black | 163 | 150 | 68 |
| Asian | 79 | 67 | 57 |
| Native American | 54 | 32 | 0 |
| Other Race | 45 | 42 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,300 | $53,750 | $41,111 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,699 | $79,286 | $59,875 |
| High School Graduate | $33,145 | $41,418 | $28,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,061 | $50,192 | $37,432 |
| Some College | $29,712 | $45,947 | $22,174 |
$45,061
Average Earnings
$50,192
Average Male
$37,432
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.72% of Union charter township residents speak only English, while 4.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,922 | 3,385 | 34.12% |
| Multiple | 743 | 372 | 50.07% |
| Hispanic | 485 | 212 | 43.71% |
| Black | 383 | 177 | 46.21% |
| Native | 239 | 114 | 47.7% |
| Other | 149 | 81 | 54.36% |
| Asian | 237 | 54 | 22.78% |
35.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.26%
Male Poverty Rate
36.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union charter township is Other, with 54.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union charter township is Asian, with 22.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 58.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.43% |
| High School | 20.9% |
| Some College | 15.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.05% |
| Female Employed | 35.36% |
| Male Employed | 28.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,292 | $95,403 |
| Households | $39,024 | $61,237 |
| Married Families | $94,635 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,149 | $38,117 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.1%
Male Marriage Rate
23.5%
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
543
Number of Veterans
515
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 230 |
| Vietnam | 162 |
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 206 |
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 75+ | 92 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 450 | 5.07% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 7.92% |
| Black | 41 | 12.31% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 7.69% |
| Native American | 9 | 6.87% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.1%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
80.04%
Born in Union charter township
98.08%
Native Born
1.92%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
98.08% of Union charter township residents were born in the United States, with 80.04% having been born in Michigan. 1.16% 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 | 11,502 | -44 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 11,546 | -44 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 11,590 | -44 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 11,634 | -44 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 11,678 | -44 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 11,722 | -44 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 11,766 | -44 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 11,810 | 69 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 11,741 | 11 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 11,730 | -1,934 | -14.15% |
| 2019 | 13,664 | -33 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 13,697 | -16 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 13,713 | 24 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 13,689 | 32 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 13,657 | -11 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 13,668 | 703 | 5.42% |
| 2013 | 12,965 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 12,959 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 12,966 | 63 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 12,903 | 0 | 0% |