Leonidas township is located in St. Joseph County Michigan. Leonidas township has a 2024 population of 1,159. Leonidas township is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,157 in 2020.
The average household income in Leonidas township is $77,807 with a poverty rate of 15.89%. The median age in Leonidas township is 36.3 years: 33.3 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leonidas township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,013 | 95.57% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 3.49% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 355 | 2.99 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Married | 203 | 3.55 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 88 | 1.13 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Female | 53 | 4 | 83 | 17 |
| Male | 11 | 2.55 | 100 | 0 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
87.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 11.04% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 7.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 9.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 5.68% |
| High School Graduate | 221 | 34.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 7.57% |
| Some College | 152 | 23.97% |
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 | 609 | 508 | 98 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,229 | $54,808 | $120,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,063 | $57,917 | $53,750 |
| High School Graduate | $44,583 | $48,281 | $36,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,833 | $21,250 | $36,071 |
| Overall | $42,386 | $49,063 | $36,223 |
| Some College | $36,111 | $56,250 | $35,400 |
$42,386
Average Earnings
$49,063
Average Male
$36,223
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.49% of Leonidas township residents speak only English, while 12.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 984 | 155 | 15.75% |
| Other | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Multiple | 37 | 2 | 5.41% |
15.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.59%
Male Poverty Rate
18.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leonidas township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leonidas township is Multiple, with 5.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.83% |
| High School | 17.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 10.12% |
| Male Employed | 4.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,288 | $83,988 |
| Households | $66,688 | $77,807 |
| Married Families | $95,536 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,875 | $44,633 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
69
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 8.85% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
77.55%
Born in Leonidas township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Leonidas township residents were born in the United States, with 77.55% 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 | 1,164 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 1,163 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 1,162 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 1,161 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2025 | 1,160 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 1,159 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 1,158 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 1,157 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 1,154 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 1,157 | -28 | -2.36% |
| 2019 | 1,185 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 1,180 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 1,175 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 1,176 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 1,177 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 1,181 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,179 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 1,181 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 1,178 | -7 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 1,185 | 0 | 0% |