Weare township is located in Oceana County Michigan. Weare township has a 2024 population of 1,247. Weare township is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 1.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,224 in 2020.
The average household income in Weare township is $72,094 with a poverty rate of 11.28%. The median age in Weare township is 42 years: 41.5 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weare township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,145 | 88.62% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 6.97% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 2.01% |
| Other race | 18 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 477 | 2.6 | 87 | 13 |
| Married | 325 | 2.87 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Non Family | 97 | 1.14 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Female | 42 | 3.74 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 13 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
87.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 4.05% |
| Associates Degree | 105 | 10.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 9.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 2.6% |
| High School Graduate | 407 | 42.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 4.78% |
| Some College | 253 | 26.3% |
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 | 822 | 777 | 105 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 34 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 38 | 7 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 14.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,955 | $51,563 | $31,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,813 | $0 | $58,750 |
| High School Graduate | $43,607 | $45,042 | $30,455 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,750 | $38,958 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,887 | $45,238 | $30,104 |
| Some College | $36,307 | $45,375 | $24,167 |
$40,887
Average Earnings
$45,238
Average Male
$30,104
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.22% of Weare township residents speak only English, while 9.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,067 | 98 | 9.18% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 36 | 30.77% |
| Multiple | 90 | 30 | 33.33% |
| Other | 18 | 17 | 94.44% |
11.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.01%
Male Poverty Rate
10.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weare township is Other, with 94.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weare township is White, with 9.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.35% |
| High School | 12.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.14% |
| Some College | 6.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.68% |
| Male Employed | 9.24% |
| Female Employed | 4.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,833 | $76,703 |
| Households | $65,729 | $72,094 |
| Married Families | $78,348 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,161 | $51,135 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.5%
Male Marriage Rate
66.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
101
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 10.85% |
| Other Race | 2 | 18.18% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2.67% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
84.67%
Born in Weare township
94.89%
Native Born
5.11%
Foreign Born
4.72%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
94.89% of Weare township residents were born in the United States, with 84.67% having been born in Michigan. 4.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,277 | 6 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 1,271 | 6 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 1,265 | 6 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 1,259 | 6 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 1,253 | 6 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 1,247 | 6 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 1,241 | 6 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 1,235 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 1,232 | 8 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 1,224 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 1,222 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,222 | 7 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 1,215 | 5 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 1,210 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 1,209 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 1,211 | 14 | 1.17% |
| 2013 | 1,197 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,197 | -7 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 1,204 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 1,206 | 0 | 0% |