Covert township is located in Van Buren County Michigan. Covert township has a 2024 population of 2,497. Covert township is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,509 in 2020.
The average household income in Covert township is $56,781 with a poverty rate of 26.29%. The median age in Covert township is 35.5 years: 33.8 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Covert township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,022 | 36.96% |
| Black or African American | 840 | 30.38% |
| Two or more races | 676 | 24.45% |
| Other race | 227 | 8.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,074 | 2.56 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Married | 461 | 3.35 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Female | 308 | 2.55 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
| Non Family | 276 | 1.24 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Male | 29 | 2.55 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 239 | 12.36% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 3.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 9.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 3.52% |
| High School Graduate | 710 | 36.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 251 | 12.98% |
| Some College | 411 | 21.25% |
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 | 719 | 669 | 165 |
| Black | 604 | 423 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 535 | 281 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 394 | 188 | 38 |
| Other Race | 142 | 123 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,673 | $58,958 | $35,240 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,625 | $0 | $80,625 |
| High School Graduate | $31,353 | $36,849 | $23,276 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,726 | $21,726 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,317 | $35,885 | $27,500 |
| Some College | $32,436 | $38,304 | $31,029 |
$31,317
Average Earnings
$35,885
Average Male
$27,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.7% of Covert township residents speak only English, while 30.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 840 | 319 | 37.98% |
| Hispanic | 867 | 262 | 30.22% |
| Multiple | 676 | 199 | 29.44% |
| White | 929 | 127 | 13.67% |
| Other | 227 | 75 | 33.04% |
26.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.37%
Male Poverty Rate
31.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Covert township is Black, with 37.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Covert township is White, with 13.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.58% |
| High School | 14.08% |
| Some College | 5.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.26% |
| Male Employed | 3.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,404 | $58,298 |
| Households | $36,045 | $56,781 |
| Married Families | $55,388 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,188 | $43,553 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
87
Number of Veterans
78
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 7.67% |
| Black | 13 | 2.13% |
| Other Race | 10 | 7.04% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.1%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
54.76%
Born in Covert township
82.24%
Native Born
17.76%
Foreign Born
16.49%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
82.24% of Covert township residents were born in the United States, with 54.76% having been born in Michigan. 16.49% 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 | 2,487 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 2,489 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 2,491 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 2,493 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 2,495 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 2,497 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 2,499 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 2,501 | -13 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 2,514 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 2,509 | -376 | -13.03% |
| 2019 | 2,885 | 15 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 2,870 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 2,863 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 2,861 | 11 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 2,850 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 2,853 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 2,855 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 2,850 | -30 | -1.04% |
| 2011 | 2,880 | -9 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 2,889 | 0 | 0% |