Fork township is located in Mecosta County Michigan. Fork township has a 2024 population of 1,693. Fork township is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 4.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,623 in 2020.
The average household income in Fork township is $66,774 with a poverty rate of 16.36%. The median age in Fork township is 46.8 years: 50.2 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fork township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,600 | 95.24% |
| Two or more races | 54 | 3.21% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.95% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.42% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 722 | 2.31 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Married | 357 | 2.99 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Non Family | 299 | 1.26 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Female | 43 | 3.4 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 23 | 3.39 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
84.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 8.03% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 5.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 148 | 11.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 2.76% |
| High School Graduate | 592 | 46.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 4.96% |
| Some College | 263 | 20.71% |
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 | 1,193 | 1,038 | 174 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 44 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 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 asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,500 | $69,063 | $36,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,977 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,395 | $53,804 | $23,194 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,000 | $36,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,625 | $53,913 | $24,704 |
| Some College | $36,944 | $56,250 | $24,219 |
$40,625
Average Earnings
$53,913
Average Male
$24,704
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.87% of Fork township residents speak only English, while 1.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,586 | 255 | 16.08% |
| Multiple | 54 | 17 | 31.48% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Other | 7 | 1 | 14.29% |
16.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.62%
Male Poverty Rate
13.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fork township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fork township is Other, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.18% |
| High School | 15.28% |
| Some College | 14.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.9% |
| Female Employed | 8.42% |
| Male Employed | 5.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,528 | $81,062 |
| Households | $52,500 | $66,774 |
| Married Families | $66,607 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,519 | $45,390 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
135
Number of Veterans
135
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 75+ | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128 | 10.32% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 8% |
| Other Race | 3 | 42.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.8%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
9.7%
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
87.56%
Born in Fork township
98.75%
Native Born
1.25%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
98.75% of Fork township residents were born in the United States, with 87.56% having been born in Michigan. 0.18% 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 | 1,763 | 14 | 0.8% |
| 2028 | 1,749 | 14 | 0.81% |
| 2027 | 1,735 | 14 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 1,721 | 14 | 0.82% |
| 2025 | 1,707 | 14 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 1,693 | 14 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 1,679 | 14 | 0.84% |
| 2022 | 1,665 | 33 | 2.02% |
| 2021 | 1,632 | 9 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 1,623 | -6 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 1,629 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 1,621 | 9 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 1,612 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,612 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 1,606 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 1,616 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 1,626 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,627 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 1,625 | 20 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 1,605 | 0 | 0% |