Aetna township is located in Mecosta County Michigan. Aetna township has a 2024 population of 2,340. Aetna township is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 4.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,245 in 2020.
The average household income in Aetna township is $64,622 with a poverty rate of 19.75%. The median age in Aetna township is 48.4 years: 48.2 years for males, and 49.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aetna township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,921 | 93.21% |
| Native American | 69 | 3.35% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 1.55% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 840 | 2.43 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Married | 379 | 2.99 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 328 | 1.34 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 94 | 3.59 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 39 | 3.44 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
85.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 188 | 12.07% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 5.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 116 | 7.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 1.28% |
| High School Graduate | 759 | 48.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 3.02% |
| Some College | 346 | 22.22% |
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 | 1,500 | 1,273 | 132 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 13 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 3 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 27.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,000 | $0 | $60,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,708 | $0 | $64,375 |
| High School Graduate | $34,038 | $48,533 | $27,109 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $15,781 |
| Overall | $37,869 | $48,042 | $32,864 |
| Some College | $39,279 | $47,404 | $31,111 |
$37,869
Average Earnings
$48,042
Average Male
$32,864
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.06% of Aetna township residents speak only English, while 2.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,895 | 343 | 18.1% |
| Black | 35 | 32 | 91.43% |
| Multiple | 32 | 14 | 43.75% |
| Native | 68 | 14 | 20.59% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 11 | 33.33% |
19.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.4%
Male Poverty Rate
16.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aetna township is Black, with 91.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aetna township is White, with 18.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.79% |
| High School | 15.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.76% |
| Some College | 10.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.67% |
| Male Employed | 11.28% |
| Female Employed | 9.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,976 | $72,003 |
| Households | $60,039 | $64,622 |
| Married Families | $76,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,500 | $44,532 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
170
Number of Veterans
170
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 165 | 10.56% |
| Native American | 4 | 23.53% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 4.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
87.63%
Born in Aetna township
99.32%
Native Born
0.68%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
99.32% of Aetna township residents were born in the United States, with 87.63% having been born in Michigan. 0.1% 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 | 2,445 | 21 | 0.87% |
| 2028 | 2,424 | 21 | 0.87% |
| 2027 | 2,403 | 21 | 0.88% |
| 2026 | 2,382 | 21 | 0.89% |
| 2025 | 2,361 | 21 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 2,340 | 21 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 2,319 | 21 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 2,298 | 39 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 2,259 | 14 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 2,245 | -83 | -3.57% |
| 2019 | 2,328 | 10 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 2,318 | 13 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 2,305 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 2,309 | 11 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 2,298 | -16 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 2,314 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 2,327 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 2,328 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2,328 | 27 | 1.17% |
| 2010 | 2,301 | 0 | 0% |