Rock River township is located in Alger County Michigan. Rock River township has a 2024 population of 1,239. Rock River township is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,242 in 2020.
The average household income in Rock River township is $81,391 with a poverty rate of 14.89%. The median age in Rock River township is 45.7 years: 49.3 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rock River township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 995 | 97.26% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 2.64% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.1% |
| 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 | 435 | 2.34 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Married | 258 | 2.82 | 98.4 | 1.6 |
| Non Family | 129 | 1.22 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Male | 26 | 2.58 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 22 | 2.86 | 100 | 0 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
95.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 2.55% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 11.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 132 | 17.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 3.49% |
| High School Graduate | 301 | 40.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.54% |
| Some College | 180 | 24.19% |
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 | 718 | 695 | 146 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 46.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,429 | $40,227 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,750 | $83,125 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $61,250 | $62,143 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,111 | $47,115 | $38,839 |
| Some College | $37,763 | $64,375 | $31,250 |
$41,111
Average Earnings
$47,115
Average Male
$38,839
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.57% of Rock River township residents speak only English, while 6.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 974 | 139 | 14.27% |
| Multiple | 27 | 10 | 37.04% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 100% |
14.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.04%
Male Poverty Rate
15.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rock River township is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rock River township is White, with 14.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.6% |
| Some College | 12.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 90% |
| Male Unemployed | 81.82% |
| Male Employed | 7.35% |
| Female Employed | 4.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,250 | $97,544 |
| Households | $69,917 | $81,391 |
| Married Families | $95,536 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,625 | $38,132 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.0%
Male Marriage Rate
66.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
107
Number of Veterans
101
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 13.8% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 3.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
85.24%
Born in Rock River township
99.61%
Native Born
0.39%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
99.61% of Rock River township residents were born in the United States, with 85.24% 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 | 1,229 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 1,231 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 1,233 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 1,235 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 1,237 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 1,239 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 1,241 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 1,243 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 1,245 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 1,242 | 106 | 9.33% |
| 2019 | 1,136 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 1,140 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 1,145 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 1,143 | -17 | -1.47% |
| 2015 | 1,160 | -16 | -1.36% |
| 2014 | 1,176 | -11 | -0.93% |
| 2013 | 1,187 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 1,190 | -10 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 1,200 | -8 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 1,208 | 0 | 0% |