Lee township is located in Allegan County Michigan. Lee township has a 2024 population of 3,815. Lee township is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,805 in 2020.
The average household income in Lee township is $64,575 with a poverty rate of 31.81%. The median age in Lee township is 34.8 years: 35 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lee township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,319 | 87.02% |
| Other race | 224 | 5.87% |
| Two or more races | 200 | 5.24% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,118 | 3.34 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 585 | 3.75 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Non Family | 287 | 1.24 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Female | 202 | 4.81 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Male | 44 | 5 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
3.9
Average Family Size
3.34
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 471 | 20.7% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 1.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 208 | 9.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 3.08% |
| High School Graduate | 978 | 42.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 319 | 14.02% |
| Some College | 205 | 9.01% |
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 | 1,586 | 1,148 | 239 |
| Hispanic | 579 | 254 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 160 | 13 |
| Other Race | 108 | 70 | 0 |
| Black | 44 | 44 | 26 |
| Native American | 27 | 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 59.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $13,060 | $75,104 |
| Graduate Degree | $118,214 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,375 | $90,391 | $19,360 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,933 | $29,238 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,854 | $37,031 | $33,219 |
| Some College | $48,639 | $53,702 | $39,808 |
$33,854
Average Earnings
$37,031
Average Male
$33,219
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.64% of Lee township residents speak only English, while 26.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,387 | 606 | 43.69% |
| White | 2,275 | 554 | 24.35% |
| Multiple | 193 | 62 | 32.12% |
| Other | 224 | 6 | 2.68% |
| Black | 44 | 1 | 2.27% |
31.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.49%
Male Poverty Rate
35.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lee township is Hispanic, with 43.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lee township is Black, with 2.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.56% |
| High School | 24.64% |
| Some College | 8.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.07% |
| Female Employed | 17.52% |
| Male Employed | 12.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,196 | $77,016 |
| Households | $49,434 | $64,575 |
| Married Families | $71,518 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,099 | $23,806 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
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
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 0.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
60.99%
Born in Lee township
83.53%
Native Born
16.47%
Foreign Born
15.29%
Non Citizen
1.18%
Naturalized
83.53% of Lee township residents were born in the United States, with 60.99% having been born in Michigan. 15.29% 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 | 3,820 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 3,819 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2027 | 3,818 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2026 | 3,817 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 3,816 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2024 | 3,815 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 3,814 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 3,813 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 3,810 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 3,805 | -305 | -7.42% |
| 2019 | 4,110 | 25 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 4,085 | 11 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 4,074 | 29 | 0.72% |
| 2016 | 4,045 | 11 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 4,034 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 4,030 | 29 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 4,001 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 3,993 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 3,989 | -24 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 4,013 | 0 | 0% |