Hayes township is located in Clare County Michigan. Hayes township has a 2024 population of 4,691. Hayes township is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually but its population has increased by 1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,635 in 2020.
The average household income in Hayes township is $57,509 with a poverty rate of 20.53%. The median age in Hayes township is 51.5 years: 49.6 years for males, and 53.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hayes township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,515 | 96.45% |
| Two or more races | 100 | 2.14% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.47% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,164 | 2.16 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Non Family | 978 | 1.26 | 93 | 7 |
| Married | 812 | 2.61 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Female | 196 | 4.18 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Male | 178 | 2.85 | 100 | 0 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
94.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 443 | 11.64% |
| Associates Degree | 310 | 8.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 150 | 3.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 3.07% |
| High School Graduate | 1,760 | 46.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 1.52% |
| Some College | 968 | 25.43% |
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 | 3,657 | 3,156 | 255 |
| Hispanic | 85 | 85 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 63 | 12 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 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 19.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,889 | $0 | $41,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,620 | $51,852 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,147 | $0 | $27,844 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,373 | $31,250 | $29,977 |
| Some College | $36,824 | $39,548 | $32,429 |
$30,373
Average Earnings
$31,250
Average Male
$29,977
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.52% of Hayes township residents speak only English, while 1.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,437 | 865 | 19.5% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 56 | 39.16% |
| Multiple | 91 | 47 | 51.65% |
| Native | 22 | 15 | 68.18% |
| Black | 6 | 3 | 50% |
20.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.04%
Male Poverty Rate
16.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hayes township is Native, with 68.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hayes township is White, with 19.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.15% |
| Some College | 14.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Male Employed | 15.31% |
| Female Employed | 4.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,440 | $65,353 |
| Households | $43,289 | $57,509 |
| Married Families | $65,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,881 | $46,764 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
456
Number of Veterans
387
Male Veterans
69
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 294 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 161 |
| 55 to 64 | 135 |
| 75+ | 112 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 454 | 11.64% |
| Black | 2 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
40.7%
Employment Rate
14.9%
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
87.76%
Born in Hayes township
99.81%
Native Born
0.19%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
99.81% of Hayes township residents were born in the United States, with 87.76% 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 | 4,666 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2028 | 4,671 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 4,676 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 4,681 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2025 | 4,686 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 4,691 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 4,696 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 4,701 | 24 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 4,677 | 42 | 0.91% |
| 2020 | 4,635 | -18 | -0.39% |
| 2019 | 4,653 | 28 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 4,625 | 16 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 4,609 | 22 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 4,587 | -35 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 4,622 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 4,635 | 19 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 4,616 | -27 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 4,643 | -45 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 4,688 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 4,687 | 0 | 0% |