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Alaiedon Township, MI

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Township in Ingham County, MI, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

2,919
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

44.4
years ∙ half population younger than 44.4, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
31.6%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

1.8%
foreign-born population
98.2%Native
1.8% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Alaiedon Township is a township in Ingham County, Michigan, United States.
Location
Township in Ingham County, MI, US
Co-ordinates
DEC42.632866° N, 84.425600° W
DMS42° 37′ 58.32″ N, 84° 25′ 32.16″ W

Population Density & area

82.23/sq mi (31.8/km²)
Total Area
35.7 sq mi (92.2 km²)
Land Area
35.5 sq mi (91.8 km²) · 99.52%
Water Area
0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) · 0.48%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

47.4% male
Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%
males per 100 females
Alaiedon Township 90.3
Ingham County 95.6
Michigan 98.2

Nativity

1.8%
foreign-born population
98.2%Native
1.8% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Alaiedon Township 1.8%
Ingham County 9.4%
Michigan 7.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

44.4
years ∙ half population younger than 44.4, half older
Alaiedon Township
44.4
Ingham County
33.3
Michigan
40.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
76.7
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Alaiedon Township 76.7
Ingham County 52.7
Michigan 66.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 22.2% 19.6% 21.2%
Working age (18-64) 56.6% 65.5% 60.2%
Senior (65+) 21.2% 14.9% 18.6%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 76.7 52.7 66.3
Child dependency ratio 39.2 30 35.3
Old-age dependency ratio 37.5 22.7 31
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
81.8%
Black
1.3%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
6.3%
Other
10.6%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
31.6%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Alaiedon Township 31.6%
Ingham County 52.9%
Michigan 45.2%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Alaiedon Township population
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Hispanic or Latino 6.3% 8.7% 5.9%
Mexican 6% 6.2% 4%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.5% 0.5%
Cuban 0% 0.6% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.3% 1.5% 1.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 93.7% 91.3% 94.1%
One race 83.1% 84.9% 89.6%
White 81.8% 66.6% 72.4%
Black or African American 1.3% 11% 13.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Asian 0% 6.2% 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.8% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 10.6% 6.4% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

73.2% family
Family 73.2%
Non family 26.8%
% family households
Alaiedon Township 73.2%
Ingham County 52.1%
Michigan 62.4%

Average household size

2.74
persons per household
Alaiedon Township
2.74
Ingham County
2.27
Michigan
2.42

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Alaiedon Township population
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Total households 1,054 117,096 4,076,369
Average houshold size 2.74 2.27 2.42
Family households 772 60,982 2,545,621
Average family size 3.23 3.03 3.05
Married couple family 690 44,371 1,878,767
Other families 82 16,611 666,854
Male householder 22 4,874 199,150
Female householder 60 11,737 467,704
Non-family households 282 56,114 1,530,748
One-person households 228 42,406 1,250,418
Male householder 82 20,967 583,425
Senior (65+) living alone 38 5,607 188,594
Female householder 146 21,439 666,993
Senior (65+) living alone 112 8,892 349,637
Other living arrangements 54 13,708 280,330

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

1,126
housing units
Alaiedon Township 1,126
Ingham County 126,232
Michigan 4,622,236

Occupancy status

93.6% occupied
Occupied 93.6%
Vacant 6.4%
vacancy rate
Alaiedon Township 6.4%
Ingham County 7.2%
Michigan 11.8%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

99.1%
Single family houses
Single family houses
99.1%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0.4%
Mobile homes
0.4%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1972
Half of houses were built before 1972, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
18.5%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
27.5%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
46.4%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
7.6%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 7.5 5.5 5.9
1–3 rooms 0.4% 16.6% 10.5%
4–6 rooms 31.3% 51.1% 51.9%
7+ rooms 68.2% 32.3% 37.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 2.5% 1.6%
1 bedroom 1.2% 13.1% 8.9%
2 bedrooms 8.6% 29.3% 24.6%
3 bedrooms 48.8% 36% 43.5%
4+ bedrooms 41.4% 19.1% 21.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1972 1971 1972
Total housing units 1,126 126,232 4,622,236
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

93.8% owners
Renter-occupied 6.2%
Owner-occupied 93.8%
homeownership rate
Alaiedon Township 93.8%
Ingham County 59.5%
Michigan 73.2%

Average household size

2.68
Owner-occupied
3.75
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Alaiedon Township 2.68
Ingham County 2.51
Michigan 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Total occupied units 1,054 117,096 4,076,369
Year moved in
2020 or later 14.7% 30.8% 21%
2010 to 2019 34.1% 38.5% 39.5%
2000 to 2009 14% 12.7% 16%
1999 or earlier 37.1% 18% 23.4%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 98.4% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 0.8% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0% 0.7% 0.4%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 1.7% 8.9% 7%
1 vehicle 25.4% 39.7% 34.8%
2 vehicles 40% 37.2% 38.3%
3 or more vehicles 32.8% 14.2% 19.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 81.7% 75.2% 83.6%
Electricity 6.4% 21.4% 12.1%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 2.5% 0.8% 0.8%
All other fuels 9.5% 1.8% 3%
No fuel used 0% 0.7% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.2% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 1% 0.5% 0.7%
No telephone service available 0.6% 0.5% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$290,900
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Alaiedon Township
$290,900
Ingham County
$198,800
Michigan
$231,600

Housing Cost Burden

27.7%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
27.7%
Owners without a mortgage
19.3%
Renters
39.7%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Property value
Median Value $290,900 $198,800 $231,600
Under $100,000 4.1% 16.3% 16.8%
$100,000 - $200,000 13% 33.9% 24.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 36% 23.9% 23.4%
$300,000 - $500,000 38.4% 19.2% 24.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 6.9% 6.1% 9.2%
$1,000,000 and more 1.6% 0.5% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 60.4% 63.2% 57.8%
Without a mortgage 39.6% 36.8% 42.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,111 $1,501 $1,569
Without a mortgage $662 $686 $602
Gross rent
Median rent $1,173 $1,084 $1,129

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

48%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Alaiedon Township 48%
Ingham County 41.2%
Michigan 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

4.9%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Alaiedon Township 4.9%
Ingham County 6.3%
Michigan 8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

557
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
6.1%
K–12
76.1%
College / Undergraduate
10.8%
Graduate / Professional
7%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

13.8%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Alaiedon Township
13.8%
Ingham County
69%
Michigan
41.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Total enrolled (age 3+) 557 89,938 2,312,914
Nursery / preschool 6.1% 4.1% 5.6%
K–12 76.1% 43.8% 67.9%
Kindergarten 2.9% 3.1% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 22.3% 14% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 14% 12.9% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 37% 13.7% 22.2%
College or graduate school 17.8% 52.1% 26.5%
College, undergraduate 10.8% 42.9% 21.1%
Graduate, professional school 7% 9.2% 5.4%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 13.8% 69% 41.1%
School type
Public school 80.3% 89.7% 85.2%
Private school 19.7% 10.3% 14.8%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

2,053
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
16.8%
Some college no degree
18.7%
Associates degree
11.7%
Bachelors degree
29.5%
Graduate or professional degree
18.5%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
38.2% · 61.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
67.7% · 32.3%
HS graduate
47.2% · 52.8%
Some college no degree
51.4% · 48.6%
Associates degree
51% · 49%
Bachelors degree
40.4% · 59.6%
Graduate or professional degree
46.2% · 53.8%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Population (25+) 2,053 176,028 7,008,507
Less than 9th grade 1.7% 2% 2.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 3.2% 4.3% 5.4%
High school diploma or GED 16.8% 21.5% 28%
Some college, no degree 18.7% 21.6% 21.9%
Associate's degree 11.7% 9.4% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 48% 41.2% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 29.5% 23.1% 19.7%
Graduate or professional 18.5% 18.1% 12.7%
High School or higher 95.2% 93.7% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$66,350
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$—
Some college or associates
$53,125
Bachelors degree
$84,079
Graduate or professional degree
$97,031

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
15.2%
HS graduate
30.7%
Some college or associates
11.9%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $66,350 $49,237 $50,316
Less than high school graduate $— $28,003 $31,851
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $— $36,475 $37,777
Some college or associate's degree $53,125 $43,172 $44,844
Bachelor's degree $84,079 $59,626 $66,893
Graduate or professional degree $97,031 $77,962 $85,195
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 15.2% 28% 27.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.7% 18.7% 15.2%
Some college or associate's degree 11.9% 12.3% 10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 4.7% 4.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

2,397
residents 16 years and over
Alaiedon Township 2,397
Ingham County 235,039
Michigan 8,197,132

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
59.2%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Alaiedon Township 59.2%
Ingham County 60.2%
Michigan 57.7%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

43.9
years ∙ half are younger than 43.9, half older
Alaiedon Township
43.9
Ingham County
33.9
Michigan
39.5
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

49.3% male
Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Alaiedon Township 50.7
Ingham County 49.9
Michigan 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Alaiedon Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Total labor force 1,506 150,959 5,024,003
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 4.6% 6.1% 4.7%
20 to 24 years 11% 17.2% 10.2%
25 to 29 years 11.4% 11.8% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 5.2% 11% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 22% 18.9% 20.2%
45 to 54 years 23.5% 16.4% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 6.4% 7.3% 9.5%
60 to 64 years 10% 5.9% 7.7%
65 to 74 years 4.1% 4.8% 5.2%
75 years and over 1.9% 0.6% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 49.3% 50.1% 52.5%
Female 50.7% 49.9% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

62.8%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Alaiedon Township
62.8%
Ingham County
64.2%
Michigan
61.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

67.4%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
58.9%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Alaiedon Township 58.9%
Ingham County 62.2%
Michigan 57.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Alaiedon Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 45.5% 41.7% 44.9%
20 to 24 years 86.8% 70.3% 77%
25 to 29 years 90.1% 83.1% 83.5%
30 to 34 years 100% 86.1% 83.1%
35 to 44 years 88.3% 85.1% 82.7%
45 to 54 years 88.9% 84% 81.3%
55 to 59 years 61.8% 74.8% 72.2%
60 to 64 years 63.8% 58.2% 54.7%
65 to 74 years 17.4% 27.6% 23.2%
75 years and over 10.4% 5.8% 6.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 67.4% 66.4% 65.4%
Female 58.9% 62.2% 57.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 60.7% 63% 60.9%
Black or African American 47.6% 66.2% 59.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 63% 57.6%
Asian —% 63.6% 67%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 76.2%
Some Other Race —% 72.2% 64%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 78.9% 70.3% 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 85.1% 72.5% 69%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

5.7%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Alaiedon Township
5.7%
Ingham County
6.2%
Michigan
5.7%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0.5%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
10.7%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Alaiedon Township 0.5%
Ingham County 5.8%
Michigan 5.8%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Alaiedon Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
By age group
16 to 19 years 5.7% 19% 14.2%
20 to 24 years 20.6% 8% 9.7%
25 to 29 years 0% 5.2% 6.3%
30 to 34 years 7.7% 3.5% 5.6%
35 to 44 years 0% 5.8% 4.8%
45 to 54 years 11.9% 4.6% 4.2%
55 to 59 years 0% 5.3% 4.1%
60 to 64 years 0% 3.5% 4%
65 to 74 years 0% 5.2% 4.3%
75 years and over 0% 2.2% 3.7%
By gender
Male 0.5% 5.8% 5.8%
Female 10.7% 6.7% 5.6%
By race, ethnicity
White 6.1% 4.8% 4.6%
Black or African American 60% 14.4% 12.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 4.5% 7.3%
Asian —% 3.6% 3.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 11.3%
Some Other Race —% 6.9% 6.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.6% 8.9% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7% 8.8% 7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

1,420
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Alaiedon Township 1,420
Ingham County 141,447
Michigan 4,732,153
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

63%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Alaiedon Township 63%
Ingham County 64%
Michigan 68%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Alaiedon Township, MI workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 5 workers
are employed in Educational services
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Educational services 18.3%
Government 12.7%
Administrative and waste services 10.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Educational services employs the most men — 17.9% of 739 employed male workers
Female
Administrative and waste services employs the most women — 20.3% of 681 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Alaiedon Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Total employed population 1,420 141,447 4,732,153
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 1.2% 0.5% 1%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.1%
Construction 4.5% 4.3% 5.9%
Manufacturing 6.3% 9.7% 18.2%
Wholesale trade 0.5% 1.6% 2%
Retail trade 7.6% 10% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 3.2% 4.1% 4%
Utilities 0.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Information 2% 1.3% 1.2%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 8.2% 5.6% 4.4%
Real estate and leasing 0.8% 1.6% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 7.3% 6.5% 6.3%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 10.4% 4% 3.9%
Education and health services
Educational services 18.3% 17.3% 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 9.5% 12.9% 14.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0.4% 2.1% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 4.8% 7% 6.7%
Other services 1.9% 4.1% 4.5%
Government 12.7% 6.6% 3.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

61.8% Private
Government 28.6%
Private Employment 61.8%
Self Employed 9.6%
Private employment (%)
Alaiedon Township 61.8%
Ingham County 71.7%
Michigan 79.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

9.6%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 3.5%
Unincorporated business 6.1%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Alaiedon Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Private wage & salary 61.8% 71.7% 79.7%
For-profit company employees 50.4% 59.3% 69.7%
Not-for-profit employees 11.4% 12.4% 9.9%
Self-employed 9.6% 6.4% 8.8%
Incorporated business 3.5% 2.3% 3.4%
Unincorporated business 6.1% 4% 5.2%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 28.6% 21.9% 11.6%
Local government 9.6% 6.3% 6.3%
State government 17% 14% 3.6%
Federal government 2% 1.6% 1.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

19% WFH
Work from home 19%
Commute to work 81%
Working from home (%)
Alaiedon Township 19%
Ingham County 17.3%
Michigan 13.5%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

20.5 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Alaiedon Township 20.5
Ingham County 20.5
Michigan 24.2
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Alaiedon Township
Employed residents 16+.
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Total employed population 1,420 141,447 4,732,153
Worked from home 19% 17.3% 13.5%
Drove Alone 74.7% 66.1% 74.3%
Carpooled 1.5% 8% 7.9%
Public transportation 0.6% 2.4% 0.9%
Walked 3.5% 4.1% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.8% 2.1% 1.4%
Commuting population 1,116 114,593 4,015,497
Mean travel time (minutes) 20.5 20.5 24.2
Less than 5 minutes 0.7% 3.2% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 26.4% 30.6% 25.7%
15 to 29 minutes 58.2% 46.9% 38.5%
30 to 44 minutes 8.4% 11.3% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 1.9% 3% 6.9%
60 to 89 minutes 3% 3.4% 4.1%
90 minutes or more 1.3% 1.6% 1.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$78,929
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Alaiedon Township $78,929
Ingham County $57,608
Michigan $60,916
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

83 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Alaiedon Township 83¢
Ingham County 87¢
Michigan 79¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Alaiedon Township, MI workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$140,313
Workers in Retail trade report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Retail trade $140,313
Finance and Insurance $115,119
Educational services $90,952
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Retail trade earn the highest median earnings — $140,313, compared to $87,700 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $103,250, compared to $73,214 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Alaiedon Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Median Earnings $78,929 $57,608 $60,916
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $34,781 $45,667
Mining and logging $— $92,167 $77,279
Construction $60,000 $58,880 $60,962
Manufacturing $88,393 $54,610 $69,884
Wholesale trade $— $60,705 $66,576
Retail trade $140,313 $39,208 $42,584
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $29,800 $54,183 $58,107
Utilities $— $85,625 $96,919
Information $51,750 $57,500 $67,392
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $115,119 $68,859 $71,819
Real estate and leasing $— $56,988 $59,925
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $81,250 $73,288 $86,425
Corporate management $— $70,208 $89,837
Administrative and waste services $83,558 $41,334 $48,376
Education and health services
Educational services $90,952 $70,320 $63,401
Health care and social assistance $53,580 $52,884 $56,455
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $37,554 $46,931
Accommodation and food services $— $31,398 $34,535
Other services $— $53,955 $48,144
Government $78,977 $76,552 $72,262
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$160,156
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $160,156
Nonprofit organization $93,348
State government $79,773
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $119,286, compared to $87,700 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $83,846, compared to $73,214 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Alaiedon Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $71,607 $52,035 $59,627
Not-for-profit employees $93,348 $63,028 $62,909
Self-employed
Incorporated business $160,156 $93,476 $71,950
Unincorporated business $42,188 $42,421 $46,301
Government
Local government $74,464 $55,744 $63,834
State government $79,773 $76,538 $69,791
Federal government $75,486 $57,509 $74,996
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Alaiedon Township, MI workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$113,500
Workers in Management occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Management $113,500
Architecture and engineering $108,750
Legal $107,917
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $160,313 versus $87,700 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $116,250 versus $73,214 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Alaiedon Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Median earnings(Total) $78,929 $57,608 $60,916
Management and business
Management $113,500 $88,046 $91,295
Business and finance $97,083 $71,386 $79,710
Technology and science
Computer and math $85,662 $83,886 $94,508
Architecture and engineering $108,750 $82,109 $102,752
Sciences $64,750 $63,056 $71,403
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $64,018 $60,097 $60,163
Legal $107,917 $80,288 $101,816
Education, Training and Library $90,583 $64,530 $61,490
Arts, design and media $52,917 $65,313 $65,416
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $86,591 $87,337 $88,789
Health technicians $53,333 $45,895 $52,396
Healthcare support $— $37,004 $36,717
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $29,102 $56,329
Law enforcement $— $73,977 $77,261
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $30,950 $31,198
Building and grounds cleaning $41,146 $32,969 $36,377
Personal care and service $— $30,000 $33,716
Sales and office
Sales $67,250 $50,805 $56,778
Office and Administrative Support $67,500 $49,504 $47,605
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $34,919 $40,725
Construction and extraction $37,404 $55,263 $58,358
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $93,348 $58,504 $60,730
Production and transportation
Production $73,438 $45,651 $49,120
Transportation $— $48,641 $54,230
Material moving $29,355 $39,349 $39,139
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$94,042
Median household income in Alaiedon Township
Median household income (USD)
Alaiedon Township
$94,042
Ingham County
$65,526
Michigan
$72,875
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Alaiedon Township, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$44,917
Per capita income in Alaiedon Township
Per capita income (USD)
Alaiedon Township
$44,917
Ingham County
$37,723
Michigan
$40,735
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Alaiedon Township, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$120,438
Average household income in Alaiedon Township
Avg household income (USD)
Alaiedon Township
$120,438
Ingham County
$89,065
Michigan
$98,700
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Alaiedon Township, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$120,438
Mean household income
$94,042
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Alaiedon Township $26,396
Ingham County $23,539
Michigan $25,825
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Alaiedon Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Alaiedon Township and peer geographies.
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Total households 1,054 117,096 4,076,369
Median household income $94,042 $65,526 $72,875
Mean household income $120,438 $89,065 $98,700
Mean-median gap $26,396 $23,539 $25,825
Family households 772 60,982 2,545,621
Median family income $119,333 $94,140 $93,357
Mean family income $138,453 $118,495 $119,824
Mean-median gap $19,120 $24,355 $26,467
Non-family households 282 56,114 1,530,748
Median non-family income $53,478 $41,093 $43,188
Mean non-family income $70,992 $54,281 $59,549
Mean-median gap $17,514 $13,188 $16,361
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $44,917 $37,723 $40,735
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

72.6%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Alaiedon Township
72.6%
Ingham County
78.2%
Michigan
74%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
42.4% of households (447) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $30,606
SSI (disability)
1.2% of households (13) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $28,862
Cash Assistance
1.6% of households (17) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $28,862
SNAP / Food Stamps
5.3% of households (56) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Alaiedon Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Total households 1,054 117,096 4,076,369
Wage-based income
With earnings 73% 78% 74%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 42% 28% 35%
Average social security income $30,606 $25,015 $25,306
Retirement income 40% 23% 28%
Average retirement income $33,089 $33,581 $28,787
SSI (Supplemental security) 1% 4% 6%
Average SSI income $28,862 $11,047 $11,875
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 5% 12% 14%
Cash assistance 2% 4% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$119,333
Family households earn $119,333, compared to $53,478 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$94,042
Family households
$119,333
Nonfamily households
$53,478
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$124,773
Married-couple families earn $124,773, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$119,333
Married-couple families
$124,773
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Alaiedon Township
Median household and family income by household size in Alaiedon Township, compared with peer geographies.
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Total households 1,054 117,096 4,076,369
Household income by size
1-person $48,333 $36,385 $38,062
2-person $105,500 $78,390 $82,268
3-person $150,313 $94,629 $100,664
4-person $94,828 $108,930 $117,396
5-person $146,875 $113,402 $114,011
6-person $250,001 $101,923 $102,498
7-person or more $— $98,077 $100,623
Total families 772 60,982 2,545,621
Family income by size
2-person $107,000 $84,740 $80,783
3-person $152,188 $96,606 $100,388
4-person $103,750 $116,959 $119,786
5-person $146,250 $113,361 $115,892
6-person $— $97,031 $101,267
7-person or more $— $99,688 $97,760
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

44.81%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.02%
of all household income
Top 20%
44.81%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn more than two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.02% — meaning the top 20% hold 11 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$418,371
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
14.99%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
17.37%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $418,371 and hold 17.37% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 14.99%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
21.3%
$50K - $100K
31.7%
$100K - $150K
19.2%
$150K - $200K
13.4%
Over $200K
14.4%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

47%
of all households, 495 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Alaiedon Township 47%
Ingham County 30.9%
Michigan 35.4%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Alaiedon Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Alaiedon Township, compared with peer geographies.
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Median household income $94,042 $65,526 $72,875
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 3.4% 6.9% 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.3% 7.3% 6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 1.8% 8.3% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.2% 11.8% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.2% 17.1% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 19.5% 13.2% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.2% 16.2% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.4% 7% 8.6%
$200,000 or more 14.4% 7.7% 9.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 11.1% 26.9% 23.1%
Share below $75,000 33.5% 55.8% 51.3%
Share above $100,000 47% 30.9% 35.4%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.41
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Alaiedon Township 0.41
Ingham County 0.47
Michigan 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$269,840
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Alaiedon Township
$269,840
Ingham County
$224,184
Michigan
$246,499
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Alaiedon Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $44,917 $26,539 $30,838
Lower 20% $83,719 $51,607 $57,668
Middle 20% $122,167 $81,833 $90,609
Upper 20% $165,933 $129,601 $142,884
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $235,772 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $24,211 $13,111 $15,975
Lower 20% $66,053 $38,865 $44,010
Middle 20% $98,879 $65,823 $73,247
Upper 20% $143,207 $103,341 $113,771
Top 20% $269,840 $224,184 $246,499
Top 5% $418,371 $392,117 $431,408
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.02% 2.94% 3.24%
Lower 20% 10.97% 8.73% 8.92%
Middle 20% 16.42% 14.78% 14.84%
Upper 20% 23.78% 23.21% 23.05%
Top 20% 44.81% 50.34% 49.95%
Top 5% 17.37% 22.01% 21.85%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Alaiedon Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 984 White households (93.4% of all households), the median household income is $93,657.
Black
Among the 4 Black or African American households (0.4% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Alaiedon Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Ingham County and Michigan.
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
All Residents $94,042 $65,526 $72,875
White $93,657 $71,810 $77,815
Black or African American $— $43,644 $45,398
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $49,250 $57,731
Asian $— $57,834 $108,469
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $86,250
Some Other Race $— $68,203 $63,556
Two or more races (Multiracial) $121,250 $57,233 $69,346
Hispanic or Latino $— $58,574 $67,116
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

7.4%
7.4% of residents, or 216 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Alaiedon Township
7.4%
Ingham County
16.7%
Michigan
13.2%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0.7%
0.7% of full-time, year-round workers, or 6 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Alaiedon Township
0.7%
Ingham County
3.1%
Michigan
2.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

0.9%
0.9% of children under 18, or 6 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Alaiedon Township
0.9%
Ingham County
17.6%
Michigan
17.6%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

3.7%
3.7% of adults aged 65 and older, or 23 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Alaiedon Township
3.7%
Ingham County
8.9%
Michigan
9.9%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
Overall poverty rate 7.4% 16.7% 13.2%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0.9% 17.6% 17.6%
Under 5 years 0% 20.8% 19.3%
5 to 17 years 1.5% 16.5% 17.1%
18 to 64 years 11.3% 18.3% 12.7%
18 to 34 years 14.8% 26.8% 15.8%
35 to 64 years 9.9% 11.1% 10.9%
65 years and over 3.7% 8.9% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 7.5% 16.7% 12%
Female 7.3% 16.6% 14.4%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0.7% 3.1% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 19.4% 27.9% 15.5%
Did not work 8.9% 23.6% 21%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

8.3%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
8.3%
Family
5.7%
Nonfamily
15.2%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

5.7%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
5.7%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
53.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Alaiedon Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 5.7% 9% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years —% 34.7% 30%
Householder 25 to 44 years 3.1% 12.2% 13.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 11.1% 5.8% 6.6%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 4.5% 5.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 15.2% 25.7% 20.5%
Householder under 25 years 100% 50.9% 36.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 16.7% 19.9% 14.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 16.2% 24.4% 24%
Householder 65 years and over 12% 15.2% 18.4%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
8.4% of White residents, or 203 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
13.2% of Black or African American residents, or 5 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Alaiedon Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Alaiedon Township and peer geographies.
Alaiedon Township Ingham County Michigan
All Residents 7.4% 16.7% 13.2%
White 8.4% 13.5% 10.5%
Black or African American 13.2% 30.4% 26.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 21.3% 19.7%
Asian —% 20.9% 10.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 16.6%
Some Other Race —% 18.4% 19%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.8% 18.9% 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3% 18.3% 18%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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