Austin township is located in Mecosta County Michigan. Austin township has a 2024 population of 1,791. Austin township is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 4.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,718 in 2020.
The average household income in Austin township is $81,469 with a poverty rate of 11.27%. The median age in Austin township is 44.6 years: 47.3 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Austin township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,185 | 95.64% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 2.99% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.65% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 491 | 2.48 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Married | 277 | 3.1 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Non Family | 143 | 1.15 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Female | 50 | 2.76 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 21 | 2.76 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
89.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 4.48% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 14.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 92 | 10.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 9.42% |
| High School Graduate | 347 | 40.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 2.59% |
| Some College | 151 | 17.79% |
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 | 804 | 755 | 155 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 13 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,396 | $0 | $36,979 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,333 | $79,306 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,192 | $54,167 | $28,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,083 | $59,100 | $31,979 |
| Some College | $50,938 | $70,313 | $40,313 |
$42,083
Average Earnings
$59,100
Average Male
$31,979
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.82% of Austin township residents speak only English, while 6.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,162 | 129 | 11.1% |
| Other | 7 | 5 | 71.43% |
| Multiple | 37 | 3 | 8.11% |
11.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.54%
Male Poverty Rate
12.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Austin township is Other, with 71.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Austin township is Multiple, with 8.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.67% |
| Some College | 12.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.81% |
| High School | 5.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 14.07% |
| Male Employed | 4.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,278 | $95,472 |
| Households | $67,917 | $81,469 |
| Married Families | $93,828 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,375 | $42,378 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
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
64
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 6.96% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 10.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
82.49%
Born in Austin township
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.4%
Naturalized
99.35% of Austin township residents were born in the United States, with 82.49% having been born in Michigan. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,866 | 15 | 0.81% |
| 2028 | 1,851 | 15 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 1,836 | 15 | 0.82% |
| 2026 | 1,821 | 15 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 1,806 | 15 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 1,791 | 15 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 1,776 | 15 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 1,761 | 33 | 1.91% |
| 2021 | 1,728 | 10 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 1,718 | 128 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 1,590 | 9 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 1,581 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 1,574 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,574 | 9 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 1,565 | -10 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 1,575 | -9 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 1,584 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,585 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,585 | 20 | 1.28% |
| 2010 | 1,565 | 0 | 0% |