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Allen Township, MI

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

Population

1,717
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

46.2
years ∙ half population younger than 46.2, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
10.4%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

1.2%
foreign-born population
98.8%Native
1.2% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Allen Township is a township in Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States.
Location
Township in Hillsdale County, MI, US
Co-ordinates
DEC41.944872° N, 84.758899° W
DMS41° 56′ 41.54″ N, 84° 45′ 32.04″ W

Population Density & area

47.69/sq mi (18.4/km²)
Total Area
36.2 sq mi (93.9 km²)
Land Area
36 sq mi (93.3 km²) · 99.38%
Water Area
0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) · 0.62%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

51% male
Male 51%
Female 49%
males per 100 females
Allen Township 104.2
Hillsdale County 100.2
Michigan 98.2

Nativity

1.2%
foreign-born population
98.8%Native
1.2% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Allen Township 1.2%
Hillsdale County 1.5%
Michigan 7.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

46.2
years ∙ half population younger than 46.2, half older
Allen Township
46.2
Hillsdale County
43.1
Michigan
40.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
90.4
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Allen Township 90.4
Hillsdale County 75.2
Michigan 66.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 25.1% 21.5% 21.2%
Working age (18-64) 52.5% 57.1% 60.2%
Senior (65+) 22.4% 21.4% 18.6%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 90.4 75.2 66.3
Child dependency ratio 47.8 37.7 35.3
Old-age dependency ratio 42.6 37.5 31
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
94.6%
Black
0.8%
Asian
0.1%
Hispanic
2.2%
Other
2.3%
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
10.4%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Allen Township 10.4%
Hillsdale County 15%
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 Allen Township population
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Hispanic or Latino 2.2% 2.8% 5.9%
Mexican 2.2% 2% 4%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.2% 0.5%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 0.5% 1.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 97.8% 97.2% 94.1%
One race 95.4% 93.6% 89.6%
White 94.6% 92.1% 72.4%
Black or African American 0.8% 0.7% 13.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 0.3%
Asian 0.1% 0.3% 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.5% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.4% 3.6% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

69.7% family
Family 69.7%
Non family 30.3%
% family households
Allen Township 69.7%
Hillsdale County 66.7%
Michigan 62.4%

Average household size

2.58
persons per household
Allen Township
2.58
Hillsdale County
2.47
Michigan
2.42

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Allen Township population
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Total households 666 17,860 4,076,369
Average houshold size 2.58 2.47 2.42
Family households 464 11,906 2,545,621
Average family size 3.08 2.98 3.05
Married couple family 383 9,244 1,878,767
Other families 81 2,662 666,854
Male householder 64 941 199,150
Female householder 17 1,721 467,704
Non-family households 202 5,954 1,530,748
One-person households 163 4,783 1,250,418
Male householder 95 2,459 583,425
Senior (65+) living alone 40 1,043 188,594
Female householder 68 2,324 666,993
Senior (65+) living alone 51 1,436 349,637
Other living arrangements 39 1,171 280,330

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

742
housing units
Allen Township 742
Hillsdale County 21,515
Michigan 4,622,236

Occupancy status

89.8% occupied
Occupied 89.8%
Vacant 10.2%
vacancy rate
Allen Township 10.2%
Hillsdale County 17%
Michigan 11.8%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

72.9%
Single family houses
Single family houses
72.9%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
5.1%
Mobile homes
22%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1970
Half of houses were built before 1970, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
28.3%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
19.6%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
37.9%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
14.2%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.1 6.1 5.9
1–3 rooms 11.3% 8.4% 10.5%
4–6 rooms 46.7% 49.1% 51.9%
7+ rooms 41.9% 42.4% 37.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 3.2% 1.3% 1.6%
1 bedroom 7.5% 6.3% 8.9%
2 bedrooms 31.9% 25.2% 24.6%
3 bedrooms 38.4% 45.1% 43.5%
4+ bedrooms 18.9% 22.1% 21.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1970 1971 1972
Total housing units 742 21,515 4,622,236
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

84.5% owners
Renter-occupied 15.5%
Owner-occupied 84.5%
homeownership rate
Allen Township 84.5%
Hillsdale County 82%
Michigan 73.2%

Average household size

2.64
Owner-occupied
2.21
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Allen Township 2.64
Hillsdale County 2.52
Michigan 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Total occupied units 666 17,860 4,076,369
Year moved in
2020 or later 18.5% 17.4% 21%
2010 to 2019 26.7% 37% 39.5%
2000 to 2009 24.2% 19.1% 16%
1999 or earlier 30.6% 26.5% 23.4%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 96.4% 97% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 3.6% 2.1% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0% 0.8% 0.4%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 5% 5.5% 7%
1 vehicle 26.1% 29.2% 34.8%
2 vehicles 44% 41.2% 38.3%
3 or more vehicles 24.9% 24.1% 19.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 79.6% 81.2% 83.6%
Electricity 3.2% 6.3% 12.1%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 5.7% 2.6% 0.8%
All other fuels 11.6% 9.7% 3%
No fuel used 0% 0.2% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.5% 0.9% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.6% 1.7% 0.7%
No telephone service available 0.8% 1.3% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$174,400
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Allen Township
$174,400
Hillsdale County
$176,100
Michigan
$231,600

Housing Cost Burden

26.5%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
26.5%
Owners without a mortgage
17.9%
Renters
44%
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
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Property value
Median Value $174,400 $176,100 $231,600
Under $100,000 24% 23.1% 16.8%
$100,000 - $200,000 37.1% 34.2% 24.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 22% 20.7% 23.4%
$300,000 - $500,000 13% 16% 24.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 2% 5.2% 9.2%
$1,000,000 and more 2% 0.7% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 54.9% 57.6% 57.8%
Without a mortgage 45.1% 42.4% 42.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,375 $1,239 $1,569
Without a mortgage $488 $492 $602
Gross rent
Median rent $690 $832 $1,129

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

17.5%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Allen Township 17.5%
Hillsdale County 21.2%
Michigan 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

13.5%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Allen Township 13.5%
Hillsdale County 8.9%
Michigan 8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

371
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
7%
K–12
87.6%
College / Undergraduate
2.7%
Graduate / Professional
2.7%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

2.2%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Allen Township
2.2%
Hillsdale County
41.2%
Michigan
41.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Total enrolled (age 3+) 371 10,025 2,312,914
Nursery / preschool 7% 4.7% 5.6%
K–12 87.6% 71.5% 67.9%
Kindergarten 1.1% 5.3% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 24.8% 19.7% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 38.8% 23.4% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 22.9% 23.1% 22.2%
College or graduate school 5.4% 23.7% 26.5%
College, undergraduate 2.7% 20.9% 21.1%
Graduate, professional school 2.7% 2.9% 5.4%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 2.2% 41.2% 41.1%
School type
Public school 78.2% 70.3% 85.2%
Private school 21.8% 29.7% 14.8%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

1,194
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
45.4%
Some college no degree
16.4%
Associates degree
7.1%
Bachelors degree
13.3%
Graduate or professional degree
4.2%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
46.8% · 53.2%
9th-12th, no diploma
66.1% · 33.9%
HS graduate
60.7% · 39.3%
Some college no degree
54.6% · 45.4%
Associates degree
47.1% · 52.9%
Bachelors degree
34% · 66%
Graduate or professional degree
24% · 76%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Population (25+) 1,194 31,627 7,008,507
Less than 9th grade 3.9% 2.8% 2.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 9.6% 6.1% 5.4%
High school diploma or GED 45.4% 40.3% 28%
Some college, no degree 16.4% 20.7% 21.9%
Associate's degree 7.1% 8.9% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 17.5% 21.2% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 13.3% 13% 19.7%
Graduate or professional 4.2% 8.1% 12.7%
High School or higher 86.4% 91.1% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$45,365
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$26,667
HS graduate
$47,411
Some college or associates
$35,417
Bachelors degree
$62,188
Graduate or professional degree
$78,750

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
27.2%
HS graduate
19.4%
Some college or associates
17.8%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $45,365 $43,468 $50,316
Less than high school graduate $26,667 $30,991 $31,851
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $47,411 $37,819 $37,777
Some college or associate's degree $35,417 $42,396 $44,844
Bachelor's degree $62,188 $52,982 $66,893
Graduate or professional degree $78,750 $80,417 $85,195
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 27.2% 25% 27.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.4% 13.1% 15.2%
Some college or associate's degree 17.8% 12.1% 10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 2.9% 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+)

1,341
residents 16 years and over
Allen Township 1,341
Hillsdale County 37,038
Michigan 8,197,132

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
49.5%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Allen Township 49.5%
Hillsdale County 54.5%
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)

44.3
years ∙ half are younger than 44.3, half older
Allen Township
44.3
Hillsdale County
40.8
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

55% male
Male 55%
Female 45%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Allen Township 45
Hillsdale County 47.2
Michigan 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Allen Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Total labor force 726 21,130 5,024,003
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.3% 5.1% 4.7%
20 to 24 years 6.7% 10.8% 10.2%
25 to 29 years 11.4% 8.9% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 5.4% 9.7% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 20.5% 19.3% 20.2%
45 to 54 years 23.4% 20% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 10.2% 9.4% 9.5%
60 to 64 years 9.6% 9.5% 7.7%
65 to 74 years 7.4% 6.1% 5.2%
75 years and over 1.9% 1.2% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 55% 52.8% 52.5%
Female 45% 47.2% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

54.1%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Allen Township
54.1%
Hillsdale County
57%
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

54.9%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
53.3%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Allen Township 53.3%
Hillsdale County 54%
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 Allen Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 33.3% 42.8% 44.9%
20 to 24 years 65.3% 79.2% 77%
25 to 29 years 100% 82.9% 83.5%
30 to 34 years 66.1% 80.8% 83.1%
35 to 44 years 81% 81.8% 82.7%
45 to 54 years 75.9% 78.5% 81.3%
55 to 59 years 67.9% 66% 72.2%
60 to 64 years 46.4% 54.6% 54.7%
65 to 74 years 22.2% 21.3% 23.2%
75 years and over 9.9% 6.6% 6.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 54.9% 60.1% 65.4%
Female 53.3% 54% 57.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 54.8% 57% 60.9%
Black or African American 0% 41.6% 59.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 65.5% 57.6%
Asian 0% 40% 67%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 76.2%
Some Other Race —% 76.2% 64%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 42.4% 57.5% 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 90.5% 72.1% 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

8.5%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Allen Township
8.5%
Hillsdale County
4.4%
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

14.3%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
1.5%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Allen Township 14.3%
Hillsdale County 5%
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 Allen Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 4.6% 14.2%
20 to 24 years 24.5% 6.3% 9.7%
25 to 29 years 0% 3.4% 6.3%
30 to 34 years 0% 5.3% 5.6%
35 to 44 years 1.3% 7.6% 4.8%
45 to 54 years 12.9% 2.7% 4.2%
55 to 59 years 25.7% 2.1% 4.1%
60 to 64 years 5.7% 3.7% 4%
65 to 74 years 5.6% 1.6% 4.3%
75 years and over 0% 0% 3.7%
By gender
Male 14.3% 5% 5.8%
Female 1.5% 3.7% 5.6%
By race, ethnicity
White 8.7% 4.3% 4.6%
Black or African American —% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 7.3%
Asian —% 0% 3.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 11.3%
Some Other Race —% 0% 6.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 7.7% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 47.4% 5.2% 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

664
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Allen Township 664
Hillsdale County 20,188
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

72%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Allen Township 72%
Hillsdale County 67%
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 Allen Township, MI workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 7 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 27.6%
Retail trade 18.4%
Health care and social assistance 8.7%
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
Manufacturing employs the most men — 36.5% of 342 employed male workers
Female
Retail trade employs the most women — 18.9% of 322 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 Allen Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Total employed population 664 20,188 4,732,153
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 7.1% 3.3% 1%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Construction 5% 5.9% 5.9%
Manufacturing 27.6% 20.6% 18.2%
Wholesale trade 2.1% 1.5% 2%
Retail trade 18.4% 13.1% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 6% 4.3% 4%
Utilities 0% 1% 0.8%
Information 0% 0.7% 1.2%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.2% 2.9% 4.4%
Real estate and leasing 0% 0.6% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0.8% 3.1% 6.3%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 0.8% 2.2% 3.9%
Education and health services
Educational services 8.4% 13.5% 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 8.7% 13.2% 14.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.2% 0.6% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 4.4% 5.8% 6.7%
Other services 6.6% 4.2% 4.5%
Government 1.8% 3.3% 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

75.9% Private
Government 8.4%
Private Employment 75.9%
Self Employed 15.7%
Private employment (%)
Allen Township 75.9%
Hillsdale County 77.2%
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

15.7%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 2.1%
Unincorporated business 13.6%
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 Allen Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Private wage & salary 75.9% 77.2% 79.7%
For-profit company employees 67.9% 65.7% 69.7%
Not-for-profit employees 8% 11.5% 9.9%
Self-employed 15.7% 11.2% 8.8%
Incorporated business 2.1% 3.9% 3.4%
Unincorporated business 13.6% 7.1% 5.2%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 8.4% 11.5% 11.6%
Local government 5.1% 7.7% 6.3%
State government 0.6% 3.3% 3.6%
Federal government 2.7% 0.6% 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

9.9% WFH
Work from home 9.9%
Commute to work 90.1%
Working from home (%)
Allen Township 9.9%
Hillsdale County 8.1%
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

24.8 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Allen Township 24.8
Hillsdale County 24
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 Allen Township
Employed residents 16+.
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Total employed population 664 20,188 4,732,153
Worked from home 9.9% 8.1% 13.5%
Drove Alone 79.9% 76.8% 74.3%
Carpooled 8.3% 9% 7.9%
Public transportation 0% 0.2% 0.9%
Walked 1.9% 4.4% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Commuting population 575 18,201 4,015,497
Mean travel time (minutes) 24.8 24 24.2
Less than 5 minutes 4.9% 8.2% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 32.3% 28.3% 25.7%
15 to 29 minutes 31.1% 30.8% 38.5%
30 to 44 minutes 12.5% 19.4% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 12.2% 6% 6.9%
60 to 89 minutes 5.7% 4.1% 4.1%
90 minutes or more 1.2% 3.1% 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

$51,743
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Allen Township $51,743
Hillsdale County $51,255
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

93 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Allen Township 93¢
Hillsdale County 73¢
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 Allen Township, MI workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$83,750
Workers in Transportation and warehousing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Transportation and warehousing $83,750
Manufacturing $76,513
Health care and social assistance $72,885
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 Transportation and warehousing earn the highest median earnings — $103,750, compared to $53,750 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Transportation and warehousing earn the highest median earnings — $83,214, compared to $50,000 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 Allen Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Median Earnings $51,743 $51,255 $60,916
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $13,472 $37,443 $45,667
Mining and logging $— $42,000 $77,279
Construction $— $59,375 $60,962
Manufacturing $76,513 $54,898 $69,884
Wholesale trade $— $55,278 $66,576
Retail trade $47,500 $44,375 $42,584
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $83,750 $55,774 $58,107
Utilities $— $90,000 $96,919
Information $— $57,768 $67,392
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $55,000 $44,014 $71,819
Real estate and leasing $— $39,375 $59,925
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $53,929 $86,425
Corporate management $— $— $89,837
Administrative and waste services $— $51,484 $48,376
Education and health services
Educational services $52,083 $58,090 $63,401
Health care and social assistance $72,885 $44,221 $56,455
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $6,719 $46,931
Accommodation and food services $— $32,663 $34,535
Other services $36,000 $49,732 $48,144
Government $62,188 $66,923 $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

$80,833
Workers in Federal government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Federal government $80,833
Nonprofit organization $69,167
Own incorporated business $65,000
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 — $65,000, compared to $53,750 for all employed men
Female
Women in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $81,250, compared to $50,000 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 Allen Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $53,571 $50,146 $59,627
Not-for-profit employees $69,167 $65,270 $62,909
Self-employed
Incorporated business $65,000 $57,679 $71,950
Unincorporated business $46,429 $36,346 $46,301
Government
Local government $42,109 $49,523 $63,834
State government $— $68,281 $69,791
Federal government $80,833 $71,477 $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 Allen Township, MI workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$85,417
Workers in Installation, maintenance, and repair occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Installation, maintenance, and repair $85,417
Architecture and engineering $81,875
Office and administrative support $80,417
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 Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations earn the highest median earnings — $85,417 versus $53,750 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $82,500 versus $50,000 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 Allen Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Median earnings(Total) $51,743 $51,255 $60,916
Management and business
Management $59,063 $68,720 $91,295
Business and finance $76,500 $52,589 $79,710
Technology and science
Computer and math $49,167 $115,714 $94,508
Architecture and engineering $81,875 $98,264 $102,752
Sciences $— $71,250 $71,403
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $57,188 $60,163
Legal $— $91,563 $101,816
Education, Training and Library $48,438 $59,773 $61,490
Arts, design and media $— $44,118 $65,416
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $74,886 $81,167 $88,789
Health technicians $— $49,375 $52,396
Healthcare support $— $31,176 $36,717
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $62,969 $56,329
Law enforcement $— $71,420 $77,261
Other services
Food preparation and serving $24,911 $26,016 $31,198
Building and grounds cleaning $— $39,712 $36,377
Personal care and service $45,625 $27,083 $33,716
Sales and office
Sales $51,563 $51,279 $56,778
Office and Administrative Support $80,417 $43,491 $47,605
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $38,008 $40,725
Construction and extraction $— $55,650 $58,358
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $85,417 $72,150 $60,730
Production and transportation
Production $51,184 $49,265 $49,120
Transportation $66,250 $53,519 $54,230
Material moving $35,625 $39,563 $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

$65,417
Median household income in Allen Township
Median household income (USD)
Allen Township
$65,417
Hillsdale County
$64,242
Michigan
$72,875
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Allen 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

$30,643
Per capita income in Allen Township
Per capita income (USD)
Allen Township
$30,643
Hillsdale County
$32,981
Michigan
$40,735
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Allen 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

$78,532
Average household income in Allen Township
Avg household income (USD)
Allen Township
$78,532
Hillsdale County
$81,816
Michigan
$98,700
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Allen 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

$78,532
Mean household income
$65,417
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Allen Township $13,115
Hillsdale County $17,574
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 Allen Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Allen Township and peer geographies.
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Total households 666 17,860 4,076,369
Median household income $65,417 $64,242 $72,875
Mean household income $78,532 $81,816 $98,700
Mean-median gap $13,115 $17,574 $25,825
Family households 464 11,906 2,545,621
Median family income $78,333 $77,072 $93,357
Mean family income $92,294 $96,057 $119,824
Mean-median gap $13,961 $18,985 $26,467
Non-family households 202 5,954 1,530,748
Median non-family income $38,158 $36,380 $43,188
Mean non-family income $42,821 $49,367 $59,549
Mean-median gap $4,663 $12,987 $16,361
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $30,643 $32,981 $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

69.4%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Allen Township
69.4%
Hillsdale County
71.6%
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
46.8% of households (312) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $23,510
SSI (disability)
6.2% of households (41) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $10,007
Cash Assistance
2.3% of households (15) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $10,007
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.9% of households (86) 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 Allen Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Total households 666 17,860 4,076,369
Wage-based income
With earnings 69% 72% 74%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 47% 41% 35%
Average social security income $23,510 $24,896 $25,306
Retirement income 26% 30% 28%
Average retirement income $25,737 $24,585 $28,787
SSI (Supplemental security) 6% 6% 6%
Average SSI income $10,007 $12,126 $11,875
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 13% 12% 14%
Cash assistance 2% 2% 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

$78,333
Family households earn $78,333, compared to $38,158 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$65,417
Family households
$78,333
Nonfamily households
$38,158
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

$88,750
Married-couple families earn $88,750, compared to $36,875 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$78,333
Married-couple families
$88,750
Other family types
$36,875
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 Allen Township
Median household and family income by household size in Allen Township, compared with peer geographies.
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Total households 666 17,860 4,076,369
Household income by size
1-person $28,250 $32,544 $38,062
2-person $75,417 $71,585 $82,268
3-person $— $82,976 $100,664
4-person $118,021 $87,852 $117,396
5-person $71,250 $96,927 $114,011
6-person $178,750 $115,000 $102,498
7-person or more $48,375 $76,318 $100,623
Total families 464 11,906 2,545,621
Family income by size
2-person $79,667 $70,170 $80,783
3-person $— $79,412 $100,388
4-person $100,833 $88,379 $119,786
5-person $— $97,279 $115,892
6-person $178,750 $119,208 $101,267
7-person or more $47,750 $76,591 $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

44.07%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.09%
of all household income
Top 20%
44.07%
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 4.09% — 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%

$260,672
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
14.25%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
16.6%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $260,672 and hold 16.6% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 14.25%
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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
39.4%
$50K - $100K
29.5%
$100K - $150K
19.7%
$150K - $200K
9.5%
Over $200K
2.1%
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

31.3%
of all households, 208 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Allen Township 31.3%
Hillsdale County 27.5%
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 Allen Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Allen Township, compared with peer geographies.
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Median household income $65,417 $64,242 $72,875
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 3.6% 4.4% 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.5% 4.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6% 7.5% 6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% 9.6% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.6% 13% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 19.9% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.3% 13.9% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.7% 15.9% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.5% 6.2% 8.6%
$200,000 or more 2.1% 5.4% 9.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 23.8% 25.7% 23.1%
Share below $75,000 57.6% 58.6% 51.3%
Share above $100,000 31.3% 27.5% 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
Allen Township 0.41
Hillsdale County 0.43
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

$173,054
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Allen Township
$173,054
Hillsdale County
$192,962
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 Allen Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $30,500 $29,504 $30,838
Lower 20% $50,611 $51,648 $57,668
Middle 20% $77,441 $77,127 $90,609
Upper 20% $122,364 $116,370 $142,884
Top 5% threshold $167,432 $208,158 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $16,044 $16,463 $15,975
Lower 20% $39,906 $40,195 $44,010
Middle 20% $63,311 $64,010 $73,247
Upper 20% $100,347 $95,452 $113,771
Top 20% $173,054 $192,962 $246,499
Top 5% $260,672 $324,699 $431,408
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.09% 4.02% 3.24%
Lower 20% 10.16% 9.83% 8.92%
Middle 20% 16.12% 15.65% 14.84%
Upper 20% 25.56% 23.33% 23.05%
Top 20% 44.07% 47.17% 49.95%
Top 5% 16.6% 19.84% 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 Allen Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 645 White households (96.8% of all households), the median household income is $65,729.
Black
Among the 7 Black or African American households (1.1% 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 Allen Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Hillsdale County and Michigan.
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
All Residents $65,417 $64,242 $72,875
White $65,729 $63,986 $77,815
Black or African American $— $— $45,398
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $115,469 $57,731
Asian $— $— $108,469
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $86,250
Some Other Race $— $62,813 $63,556
Two or more races (Multiracial) $76,250 $67,454 $69,346
Hispanic or Latino $— $67,228 $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

22.2%
22.2% of residents, or 377 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Allen Township
22.2%
Hillsdale County
14.4%
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

10.3%
10.3% of full-time, year-round workers, or 49 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Allen Township
10.3%
Hillsdale County
1.9%
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

40.1%
40.1% of children under 18, or 167 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Allen Township
40.1%
Hillsdale County
21%
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

10.9%
10.9% of adults aged 65 and older, or 42 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Allen Township
10.9%
Hillsdale County
9.3%
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
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
Overall poverty rate 22.2% 14.4% 13.2%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 40.1% 21% 17.6%
Under 5 years 12.1% 22.6% 19.3%
5 to 17 years 48.9% 20.5% 17.1%
18 to 64 years 18.6% 13.8% 12.7%
18 to 34 years 9% 16.3% 15.8%
35 to 64 years 22% 12.6% 10.9%
65 years and over 10.9% 9.3% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 22.8% 12.7% 12%
Female 21.5% 16.1% 14.4%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 10.3% 1.9% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 10.6% 16.2% 15.5%
Did not work 26.8% 21.3% 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

18.5%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
18.5%
Family
13.4%
Nonfamily
30.2%
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

13.4%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
13.4%
Married-couple
13.8%
Other families
11.1%
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 Allen Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 13.4% 9.6% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years 0% 21.5% 30%
Householder 25 to 44 years 17.2% 15.3% 13.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 15.1% 8.1% 6.6%
Householder 65 years and over 9.8% 4.7% 5.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 30.2% 22.3% 20.5%
Householder under 25 years 0% 31.3% 36.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 60.6% 22.1% 14.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 27.3% 26.3% 24%
Householder 65 years and over 23% 18.5% 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
22.1% of White residents, or 364 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
100% of Black or African American residents, or 13 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 Allen Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Allen Township and peer geographies.
Allen Township Hillsdale County Michigan
All Residents 22.2% 14.4% 13.2%
White 22.1% 14.2% 10.5%
Black or African American 100% 32.7% 26.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 19.7%
Asian 0% 18.4% 10.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 16.6%
Some Other Race —% 1.3% 19%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 17.6% 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 20.2% 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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