Ford River township is located in Delta County Michigan. Ford River township has a 2024 population of 2,032. Ford River township is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,028 in 2020.
The average household income in Ford River township is $80,732 with a poverty rate of 7.86%. The median age in Ford River township is 53 years: 51.7 years for males, and 56.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ford River township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,862 | 94.37% |
| Two or more races | 80 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.51% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 824 | 2.39 | 91 | 9 |
| Married | 529 | 2.79 | 97 | 3 |
| Non Family | 191 | 1.13 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 61 | 2.69 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Male | 43 | 2.63 | 100 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.39
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 | 39 | 2.49% |
| Associates Degree | 166 | 10.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 280 | 17.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 6.84% |
| High School Graduate | 500 | 31.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 472 | 30.18% |
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 | 1,470 | 1,435 | 382 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 55.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,182 | $57,337 | $70,074 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $54,911 | $69,808 | $27,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,953 | $57,455 | $28,125 |
| Some College | $42,250 | $60,250 | $21,750 |
$53,953
Average Earnings
$57,455
Average Male
$28,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.39% of Ford River township residents speak only English, while 1.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,857 | 141 | 7.59% |
| Other | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Native | 10 | 5 | 50% |
7.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.58%
Male Poverty Rate
6.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ford River township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ford River township is White, with 7.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| High School | 14.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.98% |
| Some College | 3.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 68.75% |
| Female Employed | 2.18% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,869 | $87,777 |
| Households | $72,250 | $80,732 |
| Married Families | $87,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,625 | $52,284 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.0%
Male Marriage Rate
59.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
209
Number of Veterans
175
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 102 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 176 | 11.02% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 39.66% |
| Native American | 10 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.9%
Labor Force Participation
40.9%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
83.43%
Born in Ford River township
99.14%
Native Born
0.86%
Foreign Born
0.25%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
99.14% of Ford River township residents were born in the United States, with 83.43% having been born in Michigan. 0.25% 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 | 2,037 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 2,036 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 2,035 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 2,034 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 2,033 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 2,032 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 2,031 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 2,030 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 2,028 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2,028 | 30 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 1,998 | -5 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 2,003 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 2,001 | -14 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 2,015 | -8 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 2,023 | -6 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 2,029 | -10 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 2,039 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 2,038 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 2,043 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 2,048 | 0 | 0% |