Elba township is located in Gratiot County Michigan. Elba township has a 2024 population of 1,283. Elba township is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually but its population has decreased by -0.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,288 in 2020.
The average household income in Elba township is $67,328 with a poverty rate of 17.87%. The median age in Elba township is 42.5 years: 41.1 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elba township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,081 | 97.21% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 1.89% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.45% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 450 | 2.33 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 212 | 2.89 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Non Family | 148 | 1.26 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Female | 53 | 2.64 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Male | 37 | 3.03 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 7.67% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 11.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 81 | 10.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 3.58% |
| High School Graduate | 303 | 38.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 3.07% |
| Some College | 198 | 25.32% |
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 | 739 | 674 | 107 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 10 | 2 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 18.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,417 | $70,625 | $37,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,667 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,094 | $40,000 | $19,904 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,278 | $0 | $35,972 |
| Overall | $36,707 | $48,750 | $34,306 |
| Some College | $46,750 | $50,938 | $35,000 |
$36,707
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$34,306
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.71% of Elba township residents speak only English, while 2.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 986 | 168 | 17.04% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 17 | 33.33% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Other | 5 | 5 | 100% |
17.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.15%
Male Poverty Rate
21.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elba township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elba township is White, with 17.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.5% |
| Some College | 18.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.39% |
| Female Employed | 8.07% |
| Male Employed | 7.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,875 | $79,939 |
| Households | $54,000 | $67,328 |
| Married Families | $79,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,938 | $37,832 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
66
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 7.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
92.09%
Born in Elba township
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
99.37% of Elba township residents were born in the United States, with 92.09% having been born in Michigan. 0.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,303 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2028 | 1,299 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 1,295 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 1,291 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 1,287 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 1,283 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 1,279 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 1,275 | -10 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 1,285 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 1,288 | -51 | -3.81% |
| 2019 | 1,339 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,340 | -10 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 1,350 | -7 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 1,357 | -6 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 1,363 | -6 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 1,369 | -6 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 1,375 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 1,378 | -8 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 1,386 | -9 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 1,395 | 0 | 0% |