Rives township is located in Jackson County Michigan. Rives township has a 2024 population of 4,772. Rives township is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,742 in 2020.
The average household income in Rives township is $93,645 with a poverty rate of 12.11%. The median age in Rives township is 38 years: 39.6 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rives township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,249 | 89.34% |
| Two or more races | 280 | 5.89% |
| Black or African American | 227 | 4.77% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,665 | 2.84 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Married | 1,121 | 3.15 | 96.8 | 3.2 |
| Non Family | 318 | 1.24 | 78 | 22 |
| Male | 144 | 3.33 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Female | 82 | 4 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
90.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 338 | 10.49% |
| Associates Degree | 435 | 13.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 418 | 12.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 2.98% |
| High School Graduate | 1,300 | 40.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 0.34% |
| Some College | 624 | 19.37% |
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 | 3,000 | 2,717 | 513 |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 92 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 85 | 26 | 0 |
| Black | 70 | 64 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 98.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,000 | $0 | $65,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,750 | $0 | $71,607 |
| High School Graduate | $39,083 | $47,006 | $24,095 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,619 | $18,432 | $8,906 |
| Overall | $48,797 | $51,146 | $39,565 |
| Some College | $60,714 | $85,313 | $45,714 |
$48,797
Average Earnings
$51,146
Average Male
$39,565
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.42% of Rives township residents speak only English, while 0.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,067 | 222 | 5.46% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 182 | 87.5% |
| Black | 227 | 163 | 71.81% |
| Multiple | 280 | 9 | 3.21% |
12.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.07%
Male Poverty Rate
13.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rives township is Hispanic, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rives township is Multiple, with 3.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51% |
| High School | 4.69% |
| Some College | 1.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.16% |
| Female Employed | 15.63% |
| Male Employed | 5.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,852 | $99,970 |
| Households | $74,844 | $93,645 |
| Married Families | $93,906 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,375 | $60,880 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
65.6%
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
319
Number of Veterans
300
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 166 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 129 |
| 65 to 74 | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 306 | 9.4% |
| Black | 13 | 5.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
9%
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
88.12%
Born in Rives township
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
99.45% of Rives township residents were born in the United States, with 88.12% 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 Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,822 | 10 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 4,812 | 10 | 0.21% |
| 2027 | 4,802 | 10 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 4,792 | 10 | 0.21% |
| 2025 | 4,782 | 10 | 0.21% |
| 2024 | 4,772 | 10 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 4,762 | 10 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 4,752 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 4,754 | 12 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 4,742 | 33 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 4,709 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 4,705 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 4,709 | 16 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 4,693 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 4,696 | 12 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 4,684 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 4,679 | 8 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 4,671 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 4,669 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 4,682 | 0 | 0% |