Ganges township is located in Allegan County Michigan. Ganges township has a 2024 population of 2,644. Ganges township is currently growing at a rate of 0.88% annually and its population has increased by 2.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,574 in 2020.
The average household income in Ganges township is $112,695 with a poverty rate of 15.42%. The median age in Ganges township is 49.9 years: 50.7 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ganges township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,107 | 81.76% |
| Two or more races | 342 | 13.27% |
| Other race | 95 | 3.69% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.85% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,021 | 2.52 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Married | 567 | 2.81 | 97.7 | 2.3 |
| Non Family | 310 | 1.27 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Female | 74 | 2.66 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 70 | 5.53 | 100 | 0 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
94.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 216 | 11.13% |
| Associates Degree | 218 | 11.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 325 | 16.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 295 | 15.2% |
| High School Graduate | 482 | 24.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 1.96% |
| Some College | 367 | 18.91% |
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 | 1,596 | 1,477 | 529 |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 143 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 177 | 138 | 29 |
| Other Race | 56 | 34 | 17 |
| Asian | 21 | 13 | 13 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 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 black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,223 | $70,774 | $60,523 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,000 | $58,406 | $95,417 |
| High School Graduate | $45,104 | $51,964 | $35,956 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,750 | $35,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,906 | $59,200 | $39,653 |
| Some College | $49,750 | $75,000 | $31,406 |
$53,906
Average Earnings
$59,200
Average Male
$39,653
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.69% of Ganges township residents speak only English, while 12.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,069 | 300 | 14.5% |
| Multiple | 342 | 66 | 19.3% |
| Hispanic | 302 | 25 | 8.28% |
| Other | 95 | 19 | 20% |
| Black | 10 | 6 | 60% |
| Asian | 22 | 5 | 22.73% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
15.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.07%
Male Poverty Rate
14.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ganges township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ganges township is Hispanic, with 8.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.52% |
| High School | 18.26% |
| Some College | 6.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.2% |
| Male Employed | 5.66% |
| Female Employed | 2.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,958 | $123,324 |
| Households | $75,532 | $112,695 |
| Married Families | $102,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,500 | $83,645 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
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
121
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 7.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
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
74.62%
Born in Ganges township
96.16%
Native Born
3.84%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
1.28%
Naturalized
96.16% of Ganges township residents were born in the United States, with 74.62% having been born in Michigan. 2.56% 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 | 2,759 | 23 | 0.84% |
| 2028 | 2,736 | 23 | 0.85% |
| 2027 | 2,713 | 23 | 0.86% |
| 2026 | 2,690 | 23 | 0.86% |
| 2025 | 2,667 | 23 | 0.87% |
| 2024 | 2,644 | 23 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 2,621 | 23 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 2,598 | 24 | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 2,574 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2,574 | -94 | -3.52% |
| 2019 | 2,668 | 25 | 0.95% |
| 2018 | 2,643 | 7 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 2,636 | 26 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2,610 | 12 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 2,598 | 13 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 2,585 | 30 | 1.17% |
| 2013 | 2,555 | 16 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 2,539 | 7 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 2,532 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 2,535 | 0 | 0% |