Sands township is located in Marquette County Michigan. Sands township has a 2024 population of 2,352. Sands township is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,307 in 2020.
The average household income in Sands township is $94,574 with a poverty rate of 8.93%. The median age in Sands township is 42.5 years: 46.5 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sands township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,193 | 94.77% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 2.94% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.34% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.82% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 877 | 2.61 | 96.1 | 3.9 |
| Married | 596 | 3.11 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 198 | 1.02 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Male | 45 | 2.84 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 38 | 2.89 | 100 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
96.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 2.54% |
| Associates Degree | 203 | 12.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 471 | 29.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 160 | 10.18% |
| High School Graduate | 406 | 25.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.64% |
| Some College | 282 | 17.94% |
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 | 1,484 | 1,444 | 608 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 43 | 9 |
| Asian | 27 | 19 | 3 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 12 | 1 |
| Black | 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 native american people with a rate of 78.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,250 | $54,196 | $71,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,021 | $68,542 | $67,500 |
| High School Graduate | $33,438 | $34,531 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,485 | $51,000 | $45,982 |
| Some College | $48,681 | $59,271 | $30,833 |
$49,485
Average Earnings
$51,000
Average Male
$45,982
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.49% of Sands township residents speak only English, while 3.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,167 | 200 | 9.23% |
| Asian | 31 | 4 | 12.9% |
8.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.39%
Male Poverty Rate
6.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sands township is Asian, with 12.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sands township is White, with 9.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.67% |
| Some College | 6.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.73% |
| Male Employed | 9.46% |
| Female Employed | 6.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,688 | $105,202 |
| Households | $84,375 | $94,574 |
| Married Families | $101,818 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,310 | $58,070 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.2%
Male Marriage Rate
70.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
298
Number of Veterans
262
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 124 |
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 17.59% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 39.53% |
| Native American | 5 | 35.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
69.79%
Born in Sands township
96.67%
Native Born
3.33%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
2.38%
Naturalized
96.67% of Sands township residents were born in the United States, with 69.79% having been born in Michigan. 0.95% 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 | 2,397 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 2,388 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 2,379 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2026 | 2,370 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 2,361 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 2,352 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 2,343 | 9 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 2,334 | 14 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 2,320 | 13 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 2,307 | -5 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 2,312 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,312 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,313 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 2,314 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2,314 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 2,322 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 2,320 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 2,318 | 17 | 0.74% |
| 2011 | 2,301 | 16 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 2,285 | 0 | 0% |