Ross township is located in Kalamazoo County Michigan. Ross township has a 2024 population of 4,894. Ross township is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,856 in 2020.
The average household income in Ross township is $193,997 with a poverty rate of 4.05%. The median age in Ross township is 48.3 years: 50.2 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ross township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,555 | 93.94% |
| Two or more races | 203 | 4.19% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.23% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,000 | 2.39 | 84.9 | 15.2 |
| Married | 1,355 | 2.78 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 469 | 1.24 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Female | 110 | 2.45 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 66 | 2.33 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
84.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 55 | 1.54% |
| Associates Degree | 254 | 7.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,111 | 31.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 812 | 22.69% |
| High School Graduate | 627 | 17.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 0.53% |
| Some College | 701 | 19.59% |
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 | 3,441 | 3,369 | 1,883 |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 103 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 34 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 4 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 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 54.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,625 | $0 | $36,466 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,141 | $150,530 | $86,676 |
| High School Graduate | $42,464 | $45,363 | $40,179 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $63,750 | $77,614 | $49,583 |
| Some College | $43,542 | $64,338 | $28,787 |
$63,750
Average Earnings
$77,614
Average Male
$49,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.27% of Ross township residents speak only English, while 0.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,504 | 172 | 3.82% |
| Multiple | 202 | 15 | 7.43% |
| Black | 21 | 4 | 19.05% |
| Other | 7 | 2 | 28.57% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 2 | 3.03% |
4.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.59%
Male Poverty Rate
4.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ross township is Other, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ross township is Hispanic, with 3.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.22% |
| High School | 9.79% |
| Some College | 6.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.76% |
| Female Employed | 3.23% |
| Male Employed | 0.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,531 | $231,978 |
| Households | $106,563 | $193,997 |
| Married Families | $153,194 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,379 | $60,932 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.9%
Male Marriage Rate
71.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
262
Number of Veterans
234
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 81 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 242 | 6.62% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 8.57% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 12.5% |
| Black | 5 | 9.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
77.44%
Born in Ross township
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
98.91% of Ross township residents were born in the United States, with 77.44% having been born in Michigan. 0.58% 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 | 5,024 | 26 | 0.52% |
| 2028 | 4,998 | 26 | 0.52% |
| 2027 | 4,972 | 26 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 4,946 | 26 | 0.53% |
| 2025 | 4,920 | 26 | 0.53% |
| 2024 | 4,894 | 26 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 4,868 | 26 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 4,842 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 4,843 | -13 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 4,856 | -115 | -2.31% |
| 2019 | 4,971 | 22 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 4,949 | 12 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 4,937 | 45 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 4,892 | 55 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 4,837 | 17 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 4,820 | 22 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 4,798 | 37 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 4,761 | 47 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4,714 | 37 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 4,677 | 0 | 0% |