Mentor township is located in Oscoda County Michigan. Mentor township has a 2024 population of 1,093. Mentor township is currently growing at a rate of 1.67% annually and its population has increased by 5.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,040 in 2020.
The average household income in Mentor township is $50,784 with a poverty rate of 16.33%. The median age in Mentor township is 54.6 years: 54.2 years for males, and 55.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mentor township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 874 | 92.68% |
| Asian | 24 | 2.55% |
| Native American | 18 | 1.91% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 1.91% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.64% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 454 | 2.06 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Married | 200 | 2.78 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 180 | 1.16 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 38 | 2.55 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 36 | 2.14 | 100 | 0 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
84.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 7.65% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 7.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 112 | 14.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 2.46% |
| High School Graduate | 231 | 29.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.82% |
| Some College | 277 | 35.93% |
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 | 714 | 652 | 107 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 25 | 21 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 13 | 3 |
| Native American | 11 | 10 | 2 |
| Black | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $23,882 | $24,145 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $13,438 | $23,333 | $12,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $8,750 | $9,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,651 | $32,404 | $18,636 |
| Some College | $32,287 | $53,000 | $24,000 |
$30,651
Average Earnings
$32,404
Average Male
$18,636
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.77% of Mentor township residents speak only English, while 6.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 874 | 128 | 14.65% |
| Native | 18 | 15 | 83.33% |
| Multiple | 18 | 9 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 7 | 19.44% |
| Black | 6 | 2 | 33.33% |
16.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.5%
Male Poverty Rate
20.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mentor township is Native, with 83.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mentor township is White, with 14.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.58% |
| High School | 24.24% |
| Some College | 15.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Unemployed | 10% |
| Female Employed | 6.78% |
| Male Employed | 4.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,667 | $66,360 |
| Households | $45,938 | $50,784 |
| Married Families | $61,528 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,056 | $25,217 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
59.1%
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
95
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 12.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.2%
Labor Force Participation
38.7%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
84.09%
Born in Mentor township
97.24%
Native Born
2.76%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
2.33%
Naturalized
97.24% of Mentor township residents were born in the United States, with 84.09% having been born in Michigan. 0.42% 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 | 1,183 | 18 | 1.55% |
| 2028 | 1,165 | 18 | 1.57% |
| 2027 | 1,147 | 18 | 1.59% |
| 2026 | 1,129 | 18 | 1.62% |
| 2025 | 1,111 | 18 | 1.65% |
| 2024 | 1,093 | 18 | 1.67% |
| 2023 | 1,075 | 18 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 1,057 | 8 | 0.76% |
| 2021 | 1,049 | 9 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 1,040 | -40 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 1,080 | 7 | 0.65% |
| 2018 | 1,073 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,073 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 1,075 | -6 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 1,081 | -6 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 1,087 | -8 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 1,095 | -27 | -2.41% |
| 2012 | 1,122 | -6 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 1,128 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,126 | 0 | 0% |