Torch Lake township is located in Antrim County Michigan. Torch Lake township has a 2024 population of 1,269. Torch Lake township is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 4.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,213 in 2020.
The average household income in Torch Lake township is $103,371 with a poverty rate of 10.65%. The median age in Torch Lake township is 62.1 years: 60.4 years for males, and 63.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Torch Lake township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,556 | 97.25% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 2.63% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 756 | 2.12 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Married | 497 | 2.53 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Non Family | 215 | 1.19 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Female | 38 | 1.84 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 6 | 3.17 | 100 | 0 |
2.46
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
93.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 1.86% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 12.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 373 | 28.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 268 | 20.74% |
| High School Graduate | 203 | 15.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.23% |
| Some College | 257 | 19.89% |
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 | 1,235 | 1,208 | 624 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 25 | 9 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,617 | $39,015 | $27,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,722 | $89,167 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,688 | $59,375 | $26,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $36,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,674 | $45,588 | $30,139 |
| Some College | $31,979 | $55,125 | $30,972 |
$38,674
Average Earnings
$45,588
Average Male
$30,139
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.66% of Torch Lake township residents speak only English, while 1.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,539 | 154 | 10.01% |
| Multiple | 42 | 16 | 38.1% |
10.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.48%
Male Poverty Rate
13.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Torch Lake township is Multiple, with 38.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Torch Lake township is White, with 10.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.24% |
| Some College | 11.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 9.84% |
| Male Employed | 2.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,826 | $119,340 |
| Households | $81,875 | $103,371 |
| Married Families | $86,990 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,292 | $59,385 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
81.3%
Male Marriage Rate
64.8%
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
64
Number of Veterans
64
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 4.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.2%
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
73.38%
Born in Torch Lake township
95.88%
Native Born
4.13%
Foreign Born
4.13%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.88% of Torch Lake township residents were born in the United States, with 73.38% having been born in Michigan. 4.13% 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 | 1,304 | 7 | 0.54% |
| 2028 | 1,297 | 7 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 1,290 | 7 | 0.55% |
| 2026 | 1,283 | 7 | 0.55% |
| 2025 | 1,276 | 7 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 1,269 | 7 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 1,262 | 7 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 1,255 | 19 | 1.54% |
| 2021 | 1,236 | 23 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 1,213 | 31 | 2.62% |
| 2019 | 1,182 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 1,181 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 1,179 | 9 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 1,170 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 1,168 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 1,173 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,173 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 1,178 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 1,182 | -8 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 1,190 | 0 | 0% |