Jerome township is located in Hillsdale County Michigan. Jerome township has a 2024 population of 4,644. Jerome township is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,624 in 2020.
The average household income in Jerome township is $108,271 with a poverty rate of 13%. The median age in Jerome township is 45.9 years: 44.8 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jerome township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,452 | 96.38% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 2.68% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,839 | 2.51 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Married | 1,144 | 3.01 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 519 | 1.18 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Female | 135 | 2.99 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Male | 41 | 3.59 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
86.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 120 | 3.53% |
| Associates Degree | 505 | 14.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 578 | 17.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 349 | 10.28% |
| High School Graduate | 806 | 23.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 143 | 4.21% |
| Some College | 894 | 26.33% |
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 | 3,284 | 3,031 | 910 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 70 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 21 | 0 |
| Black | 19 | 17 | 1 |
| Native American | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $85,985 | $85,395 | $86,786 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,971 | $85,833 | $61,202 |
| High School Graduate | $40,486 | $47,143 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,526 | $56,875 | $52,083 |
| Some College | $54,583 | $60,023 | $40,250 |
$56,526
Average Earnings
$56,875
Average Male
$52,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.79% of Jerome township residents speak only English, while 1.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,237 | 492 | 11.61% |
| Multiple | 124 | 58 | 46.77% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 19 | 70.37% |
| Black | 23 | 15 | 65.22% |
| Other | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
| Native | 10 | 4 | 40% |
13%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.98%
Male Poverty Rate
15.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jerome township is Hispanic, with 70.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jerome township is White, with 11.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.04% |
| High School | 14.02% |
| Some College | 13.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.56% |
| Female Employed | 3.31% |
| Male Employed | 2.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,602 | $130,271 |
| Households | $90,174 | $108,271 |
| Married Families | $120,266 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,170 | $49,527 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.2%
Male Marriage Rate
62.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
208
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 84 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 5.23% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 26.03% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 70.37% |
| Native American | 6 | 60% |
| Black | 1 | 4.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
91.3%
Born in Jerome township
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0.06%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
99.29% of Jerome township residents were born in the United States, with 91.3% having been born in Michigan. 0.06% 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 | 4,719 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 4,704 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 4,689 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 4,674 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 4,659 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 4,644 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 4,629 | 15 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 4,614 | 17 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 4,597 | -27 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 4,624 | -69 | -1.47% |
| 2019 | 4,693 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 4,692 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 4,696 | -17 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 4,713 | -20 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 4,733 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 4,739 | -23 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 4,762 | -26 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 4,788 | -16 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 4,804 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 4,802 | 0 | 0% |