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Bloomer Township, MI

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

Population

6,327
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

38.5
years ∙ half population younger than 38.5, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
38.5%
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

Bloomer Township is a township in Montcalm County, Michigan, United States.
Location
Township in Montcalm County, MI, US
Co-ordinates
DEC43.160553° N, 84.897688° W
DMS43° 09′ 37.99″ N, 84° 53′ 51.68″ W

Population Density & area

182.3/sq mi (70.46/km²)
Total Area
34.8 sq mi (90.1 km²)
Land Area
34.7 sq mi (89.8 km²) · 99.62%
Water Area
0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) · 0.38%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

67.6% male
Male 67.6%
Female 32.4%
males per 100 females
Bloomer Township 208.9
Montcalm County 115.6
Michigan 98.2

Nativity

1.2%
foreign-born population
98.8%Native
1.2% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Bloomer Township 1.2%
Montcalm County 2.3%
Michigan 7.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

38.5
years ∙ half population younger than 38.5, half older
Bloomer Township
38.5
Montcalm County
40.4
Michigan
40.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
42
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Bloomer Township 42
Montcalm County 63.2
Michigan 66.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 20.2% 20.8% 21.2%
Working age (18-64) 70.4% 61.3% 60.2%
Senior (65+) 9.4% 17.9% 18.6%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 42 63.2 66.3
Child dependency ratio 28.7 34 35.3
Old-age dependency ratio 13.3 29.1 31
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
77.2%
Black
12.8%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.7%
Other
7.3%
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
38.5%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Bloomer Township 38.5%
Montcalm County 23.8%
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 Bloomer Township population
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Hispanic or Latino 2.7% 4.5% 5.9%
Mexican 1.9% 2.9% 4%
Puerto Rican 0.4% 0.6% 0.5%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.4% 0.8% 1.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 97.3% 95.5% 94.1%
One race 93.7% 91.1% 89.6%
White 77.2% 87% 72.4%
Black or African American 12.8% 3.2% 13.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9% 0.2% 0.3%
Asian 0% 0.2% 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 2.8% 0.5% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.6% 4.4% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

82.2% family
Family 82.2%
Non family 17.8%
% family households
Bloomer Township 82.2%
Montcalm County 67.7%
Michigan 62.4%

Average household size

3.34
persons per household
Bloomer Township
3.34
Montcalm County
2.66
Michigan
2.42

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Bloomer Township population
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Total households 1,269 24,511 4,076,369
Average houshold size 3.34 2.66 2.42
Family households 1,043 16,598 2,545,621
Average family size 3.73 3.2 3.05
Married couple family 809 12,785 1,878,767
Other families 234 3,813 666,854
Male householder 110 1,455 199,150
Female householder 124 2,358 467,704
Non-family households 226 7,913 1,530,748
One-person households 192 6,253 1,250,418
Male householder 78 3,049 583,425
Senior (65+) living alone 0 990 188,594
Female householder 114 3,204 666,993
Senior (65+) living alone 64 1,707 349,637
Other living arrangements 34 1,660 280,330

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

1,302
housing units
Bloomer Township 1,302
Montcalm County 28,147
Michigan 4,622,236

Occupancy status

97.5% occupied
Occupied 97.5%
Vacant 2.5%
vacancy rate
Bloomer Township 2.5%
Montcalm County 12.9%
Michigan 11.8%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

85.6%
Single family houses
Single family houses
85.6%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0.9%
Mobile homes
13.4%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1976
Half of houses were built before 1976, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
25.2%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
20.2%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
36.5%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
18.1%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.9 5.9 5.9
1–3 rooms 2.6% 7.8% 10.5%
4–6 rooms 39.4% 54.9% 51.9%
7+ rooms 58% 37.3% 37.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 0.7% 1.6%
1 bedroom 0% 7.5% 8.9%
2 bedrooms 14.5% 28.2% 24.6%
3 bedrooms 54% 46.1% 43.5%
4+ bedrooms 31.5% 17.6% 21.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1976 1977 1972
Total housing units 1,302 28,147 4,622,236
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

93.5% owners
Renter-occupied 6.5%
Owner-occupied 93.5%
homeownership rate
Bloomer Township 93.5%
Montcalm County 83.1%
Michigan 73.2%

Average household size

3.34
Owner-occupied
3.3
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Bloomer Township 3.34
Montcalm County 2.73
Michigan 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Total occupied units 1,269 24,511 4,076,369
Year moved in
2020 or later 19.9% 19% 21%
2010 to 2019 24.3% 37.8% 39.5%
2000 to 2009 23.3% 18% 16%
1999 or earlier 32.4% 25.1% 23.4%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 97% 97.9% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 2.2% 1.3% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0.8% 0.8% 0.4%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 5.4% 5.7% 7%
1 vehicle 18% 29.1% 34.8%
2 vehicles 40.4% 41.2% 38.3%
3 or more vehicles 36.2% 23.9% 19.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 69.5% 80.9% 83.6%
Electricity 6% 6.7% 12.1%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 2.9% 1.7% 0.8%
All other fuels 20.5% 10.1% 3%
No fuel used 1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.5% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.6% 1.1% 0.7%
No telephone service available 3.9% 1.6% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$194,400
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Bloomer Township
$194,400
Montcalm County
$185,500
Michigan
$231,600

Housing Cost Burden

16%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
16%
Owners without a mortgage
15.8%
Renters
15.2%
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
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Property value
Median Value $194,400 $185,500 $231,600
Under $100,000 20.9% 21.3% 16.8%
$100,000 - $200,000 30.4% 33.6% 24.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 27.9% 25.8% 23.4%
$300,000 - $500,000 17.2% 15.2% 24.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 2.9% 3.2% 9.2%
$1,000,000 and more 0.8% 0.8% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 54.2% 57% 57.8%
Without a mortgage 45.8% 43% 42.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,537 $1,352 $1,569
Without a mortgage $577 $485 $602
Gross rent
Median rent $907 $869 $1,129

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

11.7%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Bloomer Township 11.7%
Montcalm County 16%
Michigan 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

15.2%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Bloomer Township 15.2%
Montcalm County 11.6%
Michigan 8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

1,188
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
2.5%
K–12
88.6%
College / Undergraduate
5.1%
Graduate / Professional
3.7%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

10.2%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Bloomer Township
10.2%
Montcalm County
25.1%
Michigan
41.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Total enrolled (age 3+) 1,188 13,685 2,312,914
Nursery / preschool 2.5% 4.4% 5.6%
K–12 88.6% 77.2% 67.9%
Kindergarten 5% 6.2% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 32.5% 21.7% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 25% 24.4% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 26.2% 24.9% 22.2%
College or graduate school 8.8% 18.4% 26.5%
College, undergraduate 5.1% 15.5% 21.1%
Graduate, professional school 3.7% 2.9% 5.4%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 10.2% 25.1% 41.1%
School type
Public school 44.9% 81.4% 85.2%
Private school 55.1% 18.6% 14.8%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

4,618
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
8.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
44.8%
Some college no degree
20.6%
Associates degree
7.8%
Bachelors degree
8.2%
Graduate or professional degree
3.5%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
71% · 29%
9th-12th, no diploma
88.1% · 11.9%
HS graduate
77.7% · 22.3%
Some college no degree
75.4% · 24.6%
Associates degree
57.8% · 42.2%
Bachelors degree
40.1% · 59.9%
Graduate or professional degree
33.8% · 66.3%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Population (25+) 4,618 48,259 7,008,507
Less than 9th grade 8.7% 4.1% 2.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 6.5% 7.5% 5.4%
High school diploma or GED 44.8% 38.8% 28%
Some college, no degree 20.6% 23.5% 21.9%
Associate's degree 7.8% 10.2% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 11.7% 16% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 8.2% 11% 19.7%
Graduate or professional 3.5% 5.1% 12.7%
High School or higher 84.8% 88.5% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$38,977
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$38,906
HS graduate
$20,592
Some college or associates
$54,583
Bachelors degree
$26,596
Graduate or professional degree
$101,111

Poverty Rate

2%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
6.9%
HS graduate
10.4%
Some college or associates
6.7%
Bachelors degree or higher
2%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $38,977 $43,041 $50,316
Less than high school graduate $38,906 $34,072 $31,851
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $20,592 $38,169 $37,777
Some college or associate's degree $54,583 $44,424 $44,844
Bachelor's degree $26,596 $57,707 $66,893
Graduate or professional degree $101,111 $76,791 $85,195
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 6.9% 17.4% 27.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 10.4% 14.2% 15.2%
Some college or associate's degree 6.7% 10.3% 10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 2% 3.1% 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+)

5,217
residents 16 years and over
Bloomer Township 5,217
Montcalm County 55,169
Michigan 8,197,132

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
33.9%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Bloomer Township 33.9%
Montcalm County 53.2%
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)

38.9
years ∙ half are younger than 38.9, half older
Bloomer Township
38.9
Montcalm County
39.8
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

55.3% male
Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Bloomer Township 44.7
Montcalm County 41.8
Michigan 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Bloomer Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Total labor force 1,828 30,971 5,024,003
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 10% 4.4% 4.7%
20 to 24 years 8.1% 9.9% 10.2%
25 to 29 years 11.5% 12.8% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 9.7% 11.3% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 22.3% 18.5% 20.2%
45 to 54 years 13.9% 21.2% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 12% 9.2% 9.5%
60 to 64 years 8.2% 7.1% 7.7%
65 to 74 years 3.9% 4.9% 5.2%
75 years and over 0.4% 0.7% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 55.3% 58.2% 52.5%
Female 44.7% 41.8% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

35%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Bloomer Township
35%
Montcalm County
56.1%
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

27.3%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
54%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Bloomer Township 54%
Montcalm County 51.2%
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 Bloomer Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 62% 47.5% 44.9%
20 to 24 years 48.7% 75.6% 77%
25 to 29 years 41.7% 82.7% 83.5%
30 to 34 years 32.1% 75.3% 83.1%
35 to 44 years 36.2% 67.9% 82.7%
45 to 54 years 35.2% 74.5% 81.3%
55 to 59 years 34.6% 62.6% 72.2%
60 to 64 years 30.7% 44.9% 54.7%
65 to 74 years 19.5% 20.3% 23.2%
75 years and over 3.5% 4.9% 6.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 27.3% 60.3% 65.4%
Female 54% 51.2% 57.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 44.1% 56.1% 60.9%
Black or African American 0% 43.6% 59.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 23.8% 57.6%
Asian 0% 70.8% 67%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 76.2%
Some Other Race 37.4% 52.4% 64%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 9.8% 66.4% 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1% 64.7% 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

2.5%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Bloomer Township
2.5%
Montcalm County
5%
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

3.4%
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
Bloomer Township 3.4%
Montcalm County 5.7%
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 Bloomer Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
By age group
16 to 19 years 5.5% 5.8% 14.2%
20 to 24 years 0% 7.4% 9.7%
25 to 29 years 0% 2.7% 6.3%
30 to 34 years 0% 9.7% 5.6%
35 to 44 years 2.9% 5.6% 4.8%
45 to 54 years 0% 3.4% 4.2%
55 to 59 years 10.9% 3.9% 4.1%
60 to 64 years 0% 1.9% 4%
65 to 74 years 0% 7% 4.3%
75 years and over 0% 0% 3.7%
By gender
Male 3.4% 5.7% 5.8%
Female 1.5% 4.1% 5.6%
By race, ethnicity
White 2.6% 4.3% 4.6%
Black or African American —% 10.2% 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% 4.4% 6.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 12.4% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 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

1,768
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Bloomer Township 1,768
Montcalm County 29,374
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

69%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Bloomer Township 69%
Montcalm County 70%
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 Bloomer Township, MI workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Retail trade
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Retail trade 16.3%
Health care and social assistance 14.1%
Educational services 12.9%
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
Construction employs the most men — 19% of 962 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 26.8% of 806 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 Bloomer Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Total employed population 1,768 29,374 4,732,153
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 4.5% 2.4% 1%
Mining and logging 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Construction 10.9% 10.4% 5.9%
Manufacturing 11.3% 22.6% 18.2%
Wholesale trade 7.4% 2.4% 2%
Retail trade 16.3% 13.3% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 3.5% 4.5% 4%
Utilities 0.6% 0.5% 0.8%
Information 0.6% 1% 1.2%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.1% 2.8% 4.4%
Real estate and leasing 0% 0.9% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 1% 2.3% 6.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 1.1% 3.4% 3.9%
Education and health services
Educational services 12.9% 6.4% 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 14.1% 12.4% 14.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.9% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 6.2% 5.6% 6.7%
Other services 4% 4.1% 4.5%
Government 4.5% 3.7% 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

67.1% Private
Government 18.1%
Private Employment 67.1%
Self Employed 14.8%
Private employment (%)
Bloomer Township 67.1%
Montcalm County 79.4%
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

14.8%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 4.5%
Unincorporated business 7.8%
Unpaid family workers 2.4%
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 Bloomer Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Private wage & salary 67.1% 79.4% 79.7%
For-profit company employees 57.4% 71.7% 69.7%
Not-for-profit employees 9.7% 7.7% 9.9%
Self-employed 14.8% 10.1% 8.8%
Incorporated business 4.5% 3.1% 3.4%
Unincorporated business 7.8% 6.8% 5.2%
Unpaid family workers 2.4% 0.3% 0.2%
Government 18.1% 10.4% 11.6%
Local government 14.3% 6.4% 6.3%
State government 3.3% 2.6% 3.6%
Federal government 0.5% 1.5% 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

8.7% WFH
Work from home 8.7%
Commute to work 91.3%
Working from home (%)
Bloomer Township 8.7%
Montcalm County 6.9%
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

23.6 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Bloomer Township 23.6
Montcalm County 30.7
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 Bloomer Township
Employed residents 16+.
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Total employed population 1,768 29,374 4,732,153
Worked from home 8.7% 6.9% 13.5%
Drove Alone 78.1% 81% 74.3%
Carpooled 7.7% 9.3% 7.9%
Public transportation 0% 0% 0.9%
Walked 2.6% 1.4% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 3% 1.3% 1.4%
Commuting population 1,608 26,991 4,015,497
Mean travel time (minutes) 23.6 30.7 24.2
Less than 5 minutes 11.9% 5.3% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 32.2% 23.6% 25.7%
15 to 29 minutes 14.2% 22.4% 38.5%
30 to 44 minutes 22.6% 22.5% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 9% 14.2% 6.9%
60 to 89 minutes 9.7% 8.3% 4.1%
90 minutes or more 0.4% 3.7% 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

$54,278
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Bloomer Township $54,278
Montcalm County $51,262
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

64 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Bloomer Township 64¢
Montcalm County 74¢
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 Bloomer Township, MI workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$87,361
Workers in Government report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Government $87,361
Transportation and warehousing $68,722
Wholesale trade $64,550
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 Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $95,893, compared to $62,218 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Government earn the highest median earnings — $107,833, compared to $39,545 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 Bloomer Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Median Earnings $54,278 $51,262 $60,916
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $7,426 $44,389 $45,667
Mining and logging $— $52,386 $77,279
Construction $53,750 $47,533 $60,962
Manufacturing $56,875 $57,447 $69,884
Wholesale trade $64,550 $63,412 $66,576
Retail trade $40,650 $40,686 $42,584
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $68,722 $60,724 $58,107
Utilities $— $98,250 $96,919
Information $— $54,286 $67,392
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $42,398 $71,819
Real estate and leasing $— $41,667 $59,925
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $60,156 $86,425
Corporate management $— $— $89,837
Administrative and waste services $— $50,134 $48,376
Education and health services
Educational services $28,958 $55,034 $63,401
Health care and social assistance $44,167 $48,133 $56,455
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $57,188 $46,931
Accommodation and food services $18,844 $25,273 $34,535
Other services $55,341 $49,381 $48,144
Government $87,361 $66,667 $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

$98,750
Workers in State government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
State government $98,750
Own unincorporated business $56,250
Private company $54,115
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 Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $82,031, compared to $62,218 for all employed men
Female
Women in State government roles earn the highest median earnings — $108,750, compared to $39,545 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 Bloomer Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $54,115 $49,440 $59,627
Not-for-profit employees $28,333 $46,894 $62,909
Self-employed
Incorporated business $41,136 $61,684 $71,950
Unincorporated business $56,250 $45,568 $46,301
Government
Local government $29,896 $62,203 $63,834
State government $98,750 $67,442 $69,791
Federal government $— $67,018 $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 Bloomer Township, MI workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$97,292
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $97,292
Architecture and engineering $91,442
Installation, maintenance, and repair $85,625
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 Architecture and engineering occupations earn the highest median earnings — $91,442 versus $62,218 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $59,444 versus $39,545 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 Bloomer Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Median earnings(Total) $54,278 $51,262 $60,916
Management and business
Management $58,889 $68,423 $91,295
Business and finance $— $66,393 $79,710
Technology and science
Computer and math $74,375 $68,650 $94,508
Architecture and engineering $91,442 $69,645 $102,752
Sciences $— $65,486 $71,403
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $29,417 $63,194 $60,163
Legal $— $66,250 $101,816
Education, Training and Library $— $59,583 $61,490
Arts, design and media $— $59,333 $65,416
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $97,292 $86,250 $88,789
Health technicians $— $57,740 $52,396
Healthcare support $35,556 $40,938 $36,717
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $65,817 $56,329
Law enforcement $— $74,922 $77,261
Other services
Food preparation and serving $29,271 $29,554 $31,198
Building and grounds cleaning $— $36,563 $36,377
Personal care and service $— $25,737 $33,716
Sales and office
Sales $62,750 $45,450 $56,778
Office and Administrative Support $42,368 $39,730 $47,605
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $43,872 $40,725
Construction and extraction $54,783 $47,604 $58,358
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $85,625 $55,057 $60,730
Production and transportation
Production $56,333 $50,616 $49,120
Transportation $57,159 $54,889 $54,230
Material moving $41,731 $41,897 $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

$86,313
Median household income in Bloomer Township
Median household income (USD)
Bloomer Township
$86,313
Montcalm County
$67,344
Michigan
$72,875
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Bloomer 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

$20,565
Per capita income in Bloomer Township
Per capita income (USD)
Bloomer Township
$20,565
Montcalm County
$30,876
Michigan
$40,735
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Bloomer 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

$94,301
Average household income in Bloomer Township
Avg household income (USD)
Bloomer Township
$94,301
Montcalm County
$79,730
Michigan
$98,700
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Bloomer 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

$94,301
Mean household income
$86,313
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Bloomer Township $7,988
Montcalm County $12,386
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 Bloomer Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Bloomer Township and peer geographies.
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Total households 1,269 24,511 4,076,369
Median household income $86,313 $67,344 $72,875
Mean household income $94,301 $79,730 $98,700
Mean-median gap $7,988 $12,386 $25,825
Family households 1,043 16,598 2,545,621
Median family income $87,261 $77,308 $93,357
Mean family income $95,487 $90,704 $119,824
Mean-median gap $8,226 $13,396 $26,467
Non-family households 226 7,913 1,530,748
Median non-family income $57,273 $41,905 $43,188
Mean non-family income $70,037 $51,540 $59,549
Mean-median gap $12,764 $9,635 $16,361
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $20,565 $30,876 $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

79.7%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Bloomer Township
79.7%
Montcalm County
71.7%
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
40.3% of households (511) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $24,903
SSI (disability)
6.8% of households (86) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $15,190
Cash Assistance
4% of households (51) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $15,190
SNAP / Food Stamps
5.4% of households (69) 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 Bloomer Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Total households 1,269 24,511 4,076,369
Wage-based income
With earnings 80% 72% 74%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 40% 39% 35%
Average social security income $24,903 $24,427 $25,306
Retirement income 31% 31% 28%
Average retirement income $20,254 $20,591 $28,787
SSI (Supplemental security) 7% 6% 6%
Average SSI income $15,190 $12,042 $11,875
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 5% 13% 14%
Cash assistance 4% 3% 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

$87,261
Family households earn $87,261, compared to $57,273 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$86,313
Family households
$87,261
Nonfamily households
$57,273
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

$100,085
Married-couple families earn $100,085, compared to $51,765 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$87,261
Married-couple families
$100,085
Other family types
$51,765
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 Bloomer Township
Median household and family income by household size in Bloomer Township, compared with peer geographies.
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Total households 1,269 24,511 4,076,369
Household income by size
1-person $55,341 $35,135 $38,062
2-person $86,096 $69,964 $82,268
3-person $105,469 $82,244 $100,664
4-person $88,194 $99,821 $117,396
5-person $118,000 $92,500 $114,011
6-person $119,479 $121,250 $102,498
7-person or more $62,262 $114,246 $100,623
Total families 1,043 16,598 2,545,621
Family income by size
2-person $85,395 $68,289 $80,783
3-person $120,417 $79,479 $100,388
4-person $90,150 $97,500 $119,786
5-person $101,375 $89,458 $115,892
6-person $119,479 $126,250 $101,267
7-person or more $62,262 $113,707 $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

40.2%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
5.51%
of all household income
Top 20%
40.2%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 5.51% — meaning the top 20% hold 7.3 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%

$312,814
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
18.36%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
16.59%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $312,814 and hold 16.59% of all household income — about the same as the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 18.36%
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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
21.7%
$50K - $100K
41.4%
$100K - $150K
26.5%
$150K - $200K
5.5%
Over $200K
4.8%
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

36.8%
of all households, 467 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Bloomer Township 36.8%
Montcalm County 26.8%
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 Bloomer Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Bloomer Township, compared with peer geographies.
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Median household income $86,313 $67,344 $72,875
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 2.1% 4.4% 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.1% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 7.1% 6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.6% 8.9% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.8% 12.2% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.1% 19.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 22.3% 17% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 26.5% 16.7% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 6.4% 8.6%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 3.7% 9.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 15.9% 24.2% 23.1%
Share below $75,000 40.8% 56.2% 51.3%
Share above $100,000 36.8% 26.8% 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
0.34
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Bloomer Township 0.34
Montcalm County 0.4
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

$189,524
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Bloomer Township
$189,524
Montcalm County
$175,780
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 Bloomer Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $44,788 $30,356 $30,838
Lower 20% $73,904 $55,532 $57,668
Middle 20% $92,171 $79,711 $90,609
Upper 20% $125,130 $117,041 $142,884
Top 5% threshold $172,234 $182,160 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $25,997 $16,871 $15,975
Lower 20% $60,594 $42,395 $44,010
Middle 20% $85,812 $67,481 $73,247
Upper 20% $109,576 $96,124 $113,771
Top 20% $189,524 $175,780 $246,499
Top 5% $312,814 $275,827 $431,408
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 5.51% 4.24% 3.24%
Lower 20% 12.85% 10.63% 8.92%
Middle 20% 18.2% 16.93% 14.84%
Upper 20% 23.24% 24.11% 23.05%
Top 20% 40.2% 44.09% 49.95%
Top 5% 16.59% 17.3% 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 Bloomer Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 1,227 White households (96.7% of all households), the median household income is $86,213.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% 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 Bloomer Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Montcalm County and Michigan.
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
All Residents $86,313 $67,344 $72,875
White $86,213 $67,545 $77,815
Black or African American $— $— $45,398
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $46,667 $57,731
Asian $— $81,691 $108,469
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $86,250
Some Other Race $— $62,500 $63,556
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $73,846 $69,346
Hispanic or Latino $— $80,667 $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

9.1%
9.1% of residents, or 386 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Bloomer Township
9.1%
Montcalm County
12.6%
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 9 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Bloomer Township
0.7%
Montcalm County
2.3%
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

11.4%
11.4% of children under 18, or 146 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Bloomer Township
11.4%
Montcalm County
17.1%
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

11.5%
11.5% of adults aged 65 and older, or 54 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Bloomer Township
11.5%
Montcalm County
10.3%
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
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
Overall poverty rate 9.1% 12.6% 13.2%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 11.4% 17.1% 17.6%
Under 5 years 17.2% 16.8% 19.3%
5 to 17 years 10% 17.2% 17.1%
18 to 64 years 7.5% 11.6% 12.7%
18 to 34 years 9.2% 11.7% 15.8%
35 to 64 years 6.6% 11.6% 10.9%
65 years and over 11.5% 10.3% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 10.5% 11% 12%
Female 7.7% 14.3% 14.4%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0.7% 2.3% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 6.7% 13.5% 15.5%
Did not work 18.7% 19.4% 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

8.4%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
8.4%
Family
7.3%
Nonfamily
13.3%
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

7.3%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
7.3%
Married-couple
5.4%
Other families
13.7%
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 Bloomer Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 7.3% 9.2% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years 0% 22.4% 30%
Householder 25 to 44 years 8.8% 12% 13.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 5% 6.8% 6.6%
Householder 65 years and over 11.6% 8% 5.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 13.3% 19.6% 20.5%
Householder under 25 years —% 12.2% 36.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 13.1% 14.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 12% 29.4% 24%
Householder 65 years and over 22.2% 16.5% 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

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Bloomer Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
8.8% of White residents, or 349 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 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 Bloomer Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Bloomer Township and peer geographies.
Bloomer Township Montcalm County Michigan
All Residents 9.1% 12.6% 13.2%
White 8.8% 12.4% 10.5%
Black or African American —% 16.7% 26.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 38.3% 19.7%
Asian —% 0% 10.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 16.6%
Some Other Race 5.4% 5.9% 19%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 36.1% 14.3% 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 13.9% 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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