Mecosta township is located in Mecosta County Michigan. Mecosta township has a 2024 population of 2,870. Mecosta township is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 4.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,752 in 2020.
The average household income in Mecosta township is $76,286 with a poverty rate of 16.98%. The median age in Mecosta township is 48.4 years: 46.6 years for males, and 48.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mecosta township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,511 | 89.87% |
| Two or more races | 236 | 8.45% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.32% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 1,129 | 2.47 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 556 | 3 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 295 | 1.16 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Female | 212 | 2.57 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Male | 66 | 3.55 | 53 | 47 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 3.08% |
| Associates Degree | 243 | 11.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 416 | 20.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 4% |
| High School Graduate | 655 | 31.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 3.76% |
| Some College | 512 | 25% |
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 | 1,843 | 1,713 | 497 |
| 2+ Races | 148 | 138 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 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 white people with a rate of 26.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,008 | $73,125 | $48,668 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,295 | $83,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,000 | $43,519 | $16,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,273 | $54,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,398 | $51,417 | $35,909 |
| Some College | $39,706 | $59,327 | $31,914 |
$44,398
Average Earnings
$51,417
Average Male
$35,909
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.73% of Mecosta township residents speak only English, while 4.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,477 | 440 | 17.76% |
| Black | 36 | 33 | 91.67% |
16.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.47%
Male Poverty Rate
15.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mecosta township is Black, with 91.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mecosta township is White, with 17.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.12% |
| High School | 21.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.84% |
| Some College | 5.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 8.48% |
| Female Employed | 5.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,250 | $88,293 |
| Households | $58,233 | $76,286 |
| Married Families | $90,556 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,607 | $38,786 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
320
Number of Veterans
313
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 165 |
| Vietnam | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 154 |
| 65 to 74 | 98 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 304 | 14.95% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 9.58% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
80.53%
Born in Mecosta township
99.64%
Native Born
0.36%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
99.64% of Mecosta township residents were born in the United States, with 80.53% having been born in Michigan. 0.18% 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 | 2,980 | 22 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 2,958 | 22 | 0.75% |
| 2027 | 2,936 | 22 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 2,914 | 22 | 0.76% |
| 2025 | 2,892 | 22 | 0.77% |
| 2024 | 2,870 | 22 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 2,848 | 22 | 0.78% |
| 2022 | 2,826 | 50 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 2,776 | 24 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 2,752 | 88 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 2,664 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 2,663 | 25 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 2,638 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,638 | 10 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 2,628 | -17 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 2,645 | -11 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 2,656 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 2,659 | 6 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 2,653 | 35 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 2,618 | 0 | 0% |