Thetford township is located in Genesee County Michigan. Thetford township has a 2024 population of 6,494. Thetford township is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,624 in 2020.
The average household income in Thetford township is $80,300 with a poverty rate of 13.23%. The median age in Thetford township is 45.9 years: 43.7 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thetford township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,983 | 91.08% |
| Two or more races | 290 | 4.41% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 73 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.37% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,711 | 2.4 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 1,354 | 3.07 | 98.3 | 1.7 |
| Non Family | 997 | 1.22 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Female | 182 | 3.25 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Male | 178 | 3.15 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
3
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
84.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 367 | 7.56% |
| Associates Degree | 446 | 9.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 468 | 9.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 231 | 4.76% |
| High School Graduate | 2,025 | 41.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 1.96% |
| Some College | 1,222 | 25.18% |
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 | 4,378 | 3,994 | 575 |
| Hispanic | 157 | 117 | 0 |
| Black | 152 | 146 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 114 | 22 |
| Asian | 56 | 50 | 29 |
| Native American | 24 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,345 | $95,347 | $65,577 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,557 | $0 | $73,409 |
| High School Graduate | $43,107 | $49,191 | $27,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,750 | $41,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,967 | $60,610 | $36,857 |
| Some College | $50,625 | $65,563 | $40,515 |
$47,967
Average Earnings
$60,610
Average Male
$36,857
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.82% of Thetford township residents speak only English, while 2.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,821 | 805 | 13.83% |
| Multiple | 290 | 40 | 13.79% |
| Hispanic | 241 | 20 | 8.3% |
| Black | 174 | 1 | 0.57% |
13.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.1%
Male Poverty Rate
16.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thetford township is White, with 13.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thetford township is Black, with 0.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.67% |
| Some College | 7.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 64.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.43% |
| Female Employed | 5.98% |
| Male Employed | 3.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,873 | $95,814 |
| Households | $74,089 | $80,300 |
| Married Families | $88,827 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,413 | $50,472 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
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
550
Number of Veterans
526
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 217 |
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 168 |
| 35 to 54 | 160 |
| 65 to 74 | 135 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 528 | 10.81% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 8.92% |
| Black | 9 | 5.92% |
| Other Race | 6 | 31.58% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 3 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
10.6%
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
89.89%
Born in Thetford township
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
1.1%
Naturalized
97.98% of Thetford township residents were born in the United States, with 89.89% having been born in Michigan. 0.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,409 | -17 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 6,426 | -17 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 6,443 | -17 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 6,460 | -17 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 6,477 | -17 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 6,494 | -17 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 6,511 | -17 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 6,528 | -60 | -0.91% |
| 2021 | 6,588 | -36 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 6,624 | -22 | -0.33% |
| 2019 | 6,646 | -23 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 6,669 | -31 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 6,700 | -27 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,727 | -35 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 6,762 | -51 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 6,813 | -53 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 6,866 | -45 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 6,911 | -64 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 6,975 | -54 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 7,029 | 0 | 0% |