Vergennes township is located in Kent County Michigan. Vergennes township has a 2024 population of 4,893. Vergennes township is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 3.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,742 in 2020.
The average household income in Vergennes township is $130,817 with a poverty rate of 3.95%. The median age in Vergennes township is 42.4 years: 44.3 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vergennes township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,503 | 94.56% |
| Other race | 140 | 2.94% |
| Asian | 63 | 1.32% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.82% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,759 | 2.7 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Married | 1,222 | 2.95 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Non Family | 368 | 1.37 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Female | 147 | 4.05 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 22 | 2.09 | 0 | 100 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
93.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 0.99% |
| Associates Degree | 340 | 9.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 997 | 29.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 685 | 20.01% |
| High School Graduate | 458 | 13.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.29% |
| Some College | 899 | 26.26% |
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 | 3,308 | 3,281 | 1,584 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Other Race | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Black | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,058 | $74,527 | $55,708 |
| Graduate Degree | $112,256 | $126,103 | $49,911 |
| High School Graduate | $45,089 | $44,722 | $45,476 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,064 | $73,338 | $46,628 |
| Some College | $50,954 | $57,303 | $34,583 |
$61,064
Average Earnings
$73,338
Average Male
$46,628
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.55% of Vergennes township residents speak only English, while 1.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,502 | 186 | 4.13% |
| Black | 39 | 2 | 5.13% |
3.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.58%
Male Poverty Rate
5.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vergennes township is Black, with 5.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vergennes township is White, with 4.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.41% |
| Some College | 1.78% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,776 | $148,277 |
| Households | $112,132 | $130,817 |
| Married Families | $128,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,556 | $64,820 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.7%
Male Marriage Rate
67.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
283
Number of Veterans
227
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 119 |
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| World War II | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 283 | 8.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
0.4%
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
84.25%
Born in Vergennes township
97.63%
Native Born
2.37%
Foreign Born
2.18%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
97.63% of Vergennes township residents were born in the United States, with 84.25% having been born in Michigan. 2.18% 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 | 5,008 | 23 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 4,985 | 23 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 4,962 | 23 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 4,939 | 23 | 0.47% |
| 2025 | 4,916 | 23 | 0.47% |
| 2024 | 4,893 | 23 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 4,870 | 23 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 4,847 | 42 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 4,805 | 63 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 4,742 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 4,743 | 16 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 4,727 | 48 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 4,679 | 52 | 1.12% |
| 2016 | 4,627 | 71 | 1.56% |
| 2015 | 4,556 | 66 | 1.47% |
| 2014 | 4,490 | 99 | 2.25% |
| 2013 | 4,391 | 77 | 1.78% |
| 2012 | 4,314 | 75 | 1.77% |
| 2011 | 4,239 | 55 | 1.31% |
| 2010 | 4,184 | 0 | 0% |