Hersey township is located in Osceola County Michigan. Hersey township has a 2024 population of 1,984. Hersey township is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 2.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,945 in 2020.
The average household income in Hersey township is $69,714 with a poverty rate of 12.43%. The median age in Hersey township is 44 years: 44.9 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hersey township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,732 | 92.18% |
| Two or more races | 80 | 4.26% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 1.86% |
| Other race | 29 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 730 | 2.5 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Married | 411 | 2.84 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 222 | 1.21 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Male | 53 | 4.25 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 44 | 3.7 | 75 | 25 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
82.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 3.67% |
| Associates Degree | 133 | 10.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 112 | 8.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 4.21% |
| High School Graduate | 601 | 46.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 3.43% |
| Some College | 291 | 22.7% |
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 | 1,189 | 1,099 | 154 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 45 | 9 |
| Other Race | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 14 | 3 |
| Native American | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,409 | $48,125 | $49,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,703 | $86,172 | $73,125 |
| High School Graduate | $30,859 | $43,333 | $22,679 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,330 | $48,365 | $30,769 |
| Some College | $40,250 | $51,111 | $33,750 |
$37,330
Average Earnings
$48,365
Average Male
$30,769
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.14% of Hersey township residents speak only English, while 3.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,703 | 225 | 13.21% |
| Multiple | 69 | 3 | 4.35% |
12.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.08%
Male Poverty Rate
15.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hersey township is White, with 13.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hersey township is Multiple, with 4.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.18% |
| Some College | 14.62% |
| High School | 9.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Male Unemployed | 10% |
| Female Employed | 9% |
| Male Employed | 5.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,059 | $78,054 |
| Households | $57,288 | $69,714 |
| Married Families | $71,094 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,500 | $47,027 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
195
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 194 | 14.43% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
81.43%
Born in Hersey township
99.57%
Native Born
0.43%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
99.57% of Hersey township residents were born in the United States, with 81.43% having been born in Michigan. 0.16% 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 | 2,004 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 2,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 1,996 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 1,992 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 1,988 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 1,984 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 1,980 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 1,976 | 7 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 1,969 | 24 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 1,945 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 1,946 | 6 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 1,940 | 4 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 1,936 | 6 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 1,930 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 1,928 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 1,932 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 1,934 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,934 | -13 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 1,947 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 1,950 | 0 | 0% |