Blair township is located in Grand Traverse County Michigan. Blair township has a 2024 population of 9,223. Blair township is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 2.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,008 in 2020.
The average household income in Blair township is $83,261 with a poverty rate of 9.73%. The median age in Blair township is 40.7 years: 38.1 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blair township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,484 | 93.57% |
| Two or more races | 439 | 4.84% |
| Asian | 121 | 1.33% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,415 | 2.62 | 91 | 9 |
| Married | 1,758 | 3.46 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 1,147 | 1.29 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Female | 361 | 2.69 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Male | 149 | 2.76 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
91.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 258 | 4.12% |
| Associates Degree | 751 | 12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 851 | 13.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 566 | 9.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,843 | 29.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 158 | 2.52% |
| Some College | 1,832 | 29.27% |
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 | 5,843 | 5,516 | 1,312 |
| 2+ Races | 287 | 221 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 133 | 72 | 46 |
| Asian | 83 | 60 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,598 | $76,661 | $69,145 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,957 | $75,577 | $65,694 |
| High School Graduate | $42,119 | $46,020 | $40,885 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,736 | $36,368 | $13,971 |
| Overall | $44,409 | $50,187 | $37,389 |
| Some College | $37,642 | $46,954 | $35,313 |
$44,409
Average Earnings
$50,187
Average Male
$37,389
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.21% of Blair township residents speak only English, while 2.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,364 | 669 | 8% |
| Multiple | 421 | 146 | 34.68% |
| Asian | 121 | 61 | 50.41% |
9.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.1%
Male Poverty Rate
8.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blair township is Asian, with 50.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blair township is White, with 8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.6% |
| High School | 13.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.36% |
| Some College | 4.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.09% |
| Male Employed | 7.13% |
| Female Employed | 3.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,809 | $94,580 |
| Households | $71,760 | $83,261 |
| Married Families | $94,692 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,697 | $58,773 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
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
686
Number of Veterans
630
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 160 |
| Vietnam | 157 |
| Second Gulf War | 156 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 277 |
| 35 to 54 | 217 |
| 75+ | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 672 | 10.19% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 3.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
82.56%
Born in Blair township
97.38%
Native Born
2.62%
Foreign Born
1.08%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
97.38% of Blair township residents were born in the United States, with 82.56% having been born in Michigan. 1.08% 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 | 9,473 | 50 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 9,423 | 50 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 9,373 | 50 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 9,323 | 50 | 0.54% |
| 2025 | 9,273 | 50 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 9,223 | 50 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 9,173 | 50 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 9,123 | 30 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 9,093 | 85 | 0.94% |
| 2020 | 9,008 | -104 | -1.14% |
| 2019 | 9,112 | 74 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 9,038 | 76 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 8,962 | 105 | 1.19% |
| 2016 | 8,857 | 102 | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 8,755 | 91 | 1.05% |
| 2014 | 8,664 | 86 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8,578 | 116 | 1.37% |
| 2012 | 8,462 | 105 | 1.26% |
| 2011 | 8,357 | 143 | 1.74% |
| 2010 | 8,214 | 0 | 0% |