Garfield township is located in Newaygo County Michigan. Garfield township has a 2024 population of 2,591. Garfield township is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 3.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,500 in 2020.
The average household income in Garfield township is $97,244 with a poverty rate of 11.23%. The median age in Garfield township is 42.4 years: 40.6 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Garfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,269 | 90.04% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 5.52% |
| Other race | 86 | 3.41% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 791 | 3.05 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Married | 553 | 3.43 | 97.1 | 2.9 |
| Non Family | 157 | 1.3 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Female | 64 | 4.05 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Male | 17 | 2.88 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
3.38
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
95.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 112 | 6.67% |
| Associates Degree | 131 | 7.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 182 | 10.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 188 | 11.19% |
| High School Graduate | 590 | 35.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 5.12% |
| Some College | 391 | 23.27% |
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 | 1,544 | 1,378 | 355 |
| Hispanic | 105 | 77 | 15 |
| Other Race | 77 | 51 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 15 | 12 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 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 63.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,667 | $54,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $53,194 |
| High School Graduate | $31,202 | $36,688 | $19,219 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,597 | $49,107 | $28,542 |
| Some College | $44,032 | $56,042 | $36,625 |
$41,597
Average Earnings
$49,107
Average Male
$28,542
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.61% of Garfield township residents speak only English, while 12.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,140 | 226 | 10.56% |
| Hispanic | 247 | 47 | 19.03% |
11.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.38%
Male Poverty Rate
11.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Garfield township is Hispanic, with 19.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Garfield township is White, with 10.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.15% |
| High School | 11.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.84% |
| Some College | 7.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.93% |
| Male Employed | 2.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,938 | $108,274 |
| Households | $74,306 | $97,244 |
| Married Families | $90,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,750 | $41,210 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
145
Number of Veterans
145
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 8.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
80.79%
Born in Garfield township
95.6%
Native Born
4.4%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
3.21%
Naturalized
95.6% of Garfield township residents were born in the United States, with 80.79% having been born in Michigan. 1.19% 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 | 2,711 | 24 | 0.89% |
| 2028 | 2,687 | 24 | 0.9% |
| 2027 | 2,663 | 24 | 0.91% |
| 2026 | 2,639 | 24 | 0.92% |
| 2025 | 2,615 | 24 | 0.93% |
| 2024 | 2,591 | 24 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 2,567 | 24 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 2,543 | 20 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 2,523 | 23 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 2,500 | -86 | -3.33% |
| 2019 | 2,586 | 13 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 2,573 | 38 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 2,535 | 34 | 1.36% |
| 2016 | 2,501 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 2,503 | 9 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 2,494 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 2,498 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 2,499 | -17 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 2,516 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 2,523 | 0 | 0% |