Essex township is located in Clinton County Michigan. Essex township has a 2024 population of 1,831. Essex township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,830 in 2020.
The average household income in Essex township is $83,340 with a poverty rate of 17.67%. The median age in Essex township is 42.4 years: 41.4 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Essex township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,723 | 94.57% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 4.34% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.49% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.49% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 736 | 2.48 | 88 | 12 |
| Married | 444 | 2.91 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 175 | 1.18 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Female | 65 | 2.78 | 80 | 20 |
| Male | 52 | 2.75 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
88.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 2.21% |
| Associates Degree | 127 | 9.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 160 | 12.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 5.86% |
| High School Graduate | 499 | 38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 3.88% |
| Some College | 370 | 28.18% |
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 | 1,241 | 1,166 | 229 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 32 | 7 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 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 21.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,786 | $70,714 | $75,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,929 | $97,813 | $62,813 |
| High School Graduate | $52,813 | $61,953 | $36,111 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,469 | $36,023 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,279 | $63,690 | $36,354 |
| Some College | $36,500 | $54,306 | $25,625 |
$52,279
Average Earnings
$63,690
Average Male
$36,354
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.09% of Essex township residents speak only English, while 1.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,712 | 305 | 17.82% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 15 | 25% |
| Multiple | 79 | 14 | 17.72% |
| Native | 9 | 3 | 33.33% |
17.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.22%
Male Poverty Rate
18.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Essex township is Native, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Essex township is Multiple, with 17.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.5% |
| Some College | 16.3% |
| High School | 11.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.78% |
| Female Employed | 15.25% |
| Male Employed | 1.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,972 | $90,441 |
| Households | $75,000 | $83,340 |
| Married Families | $88,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,679 | $55,306 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
60.5%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
103
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 6.91% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 14% |
| Black | 2 | 100% |
| Other Race | 1 | 11.11% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 2.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
91.38%
Born in Essex township
99.78%
Native Born
0.22%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.78% of Essex township residents were born in the United States, with 91.38% having been born in Michigan. 0% 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 | 1,831 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,831 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,831 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,831 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,831 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,831 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,831 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,831 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 1,828 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 1,830 | -109 | -5.62% |
| 2019 | 1,939 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 1,943 | 6 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 1,937 | 14 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 1,923 | 7 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 1,916 | -14 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 1,930 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 1,934 | 14 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 1,920 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 1,918 | 8 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 1,910 | 0 | 0% |