American township is located in Allen County Ohio. American township has a 2024 population of 14,357. American township is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -1.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,509 in 2020.
The average household income in American township is $88,550 with a poverty rate of 7.13%. The median age in American township is 42.5 years: 40.5 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of American township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,164 | 84.27% |
| Black or African American | 1,453 | 10.07% |
| Two or more races | 521 | 3.61% |
| Other race | 192 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,305 | 2.26 | 72 | 28 |
| Married | 2,761 | 2.91 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Non Family | 2,586 | 1.32 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Female | 799 | 2.92 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Male | 159 | 2.83 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
72.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 315 | 3.1% |
| Associates Degree | 1,270 | 12.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,333 | 13.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 752 | 7.41% |
| High School Graduate | 4,116 | 40.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 181 | 1.78% |
| Some College | 2,181 | 21.49% |
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 | 8,776 | 8,464 | 1,749 |
| Black | 786 | 706 | 233 |
| 2+ Races | 297 | 272 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 267 | 219 | 22 |
| Asian | 94 | 63 | 23 |
| Other Race | 85 | 37 | 9 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 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 black people with a rate of 29.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,931 | $71,307 | $53,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,696 | $114,063 | $68,438 |
| High School Graduate | $39,972 | $53,889 | $33,796 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,637 | $0 | $19,097 |
| Overall | $47,056 | $61,277 | $37,551 |
| Some College | $50,970 | $63,091 | $37,319 |
$47,056
Average Earnings
$61,277
Average Male
$37,551
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.6% of American township residents speak only English, while 2.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,515 | 700 | 6.08% |
| Black | 1,372 | 113 | 8.24% |
| Multiple | 521 | 99 | 19% |
| Hispanic | 387 | 79 | 20.41% |
| Other | 175 | 69 | 39.43% |
| Native | 11 | 6 | 54.55% |
7.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.6%
Male Poverty Rate
7.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in American township is Native, with 54.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in American township is White, with 6.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.25% |
| High School | 9.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.03% |
| Some College | 3.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.05% |
| Female Employed | 3.05% |
| Male Employed | 2.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,034 | $109,064 |
| Households | $63,791 | $88,550 |
| Married Families | $99,602 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,284 | $53,144 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,031
Number of Veterans
923
Male Veterans
108
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 377 |
| First Gulf War | 345 |
| Second Gulf War | 196 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 356 |
| 35 to 54 | 345 |
| 75+ | 189 |
| 55 to 64 | 112 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 876 | 8.86% |
| Black | 130 | 15.48% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 26.01% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 5.25% |
| Other Race | 3 | 2.94% |
| Native American | 2 | 18.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
75.02%
Born in American township
97.92%
Native Born
2.08%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
97.92% of American township residents were born in the United States, with 75.02% having been born in Ohio. 0.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,292 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 14,305 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 14,318 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 14,331 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 14,344 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 14,357 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 14,370 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 14,383 | -87 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 14,470 | -39 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 14,509 | 614 | 4.42% |
| 2019 | 13,895 | -37 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 13,932 | -45 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 13,977 | -85 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 14,062 | -59 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 14,121 | -80 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 14,201 | -29 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 14,230 | -10 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 14,240 | -101 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 14,341 | -68 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 14,409 | 0 | 0% |