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Brant Township, MI

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

Population

1,774
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

51
years ∙ half population younger than 51, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
12%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0.5%
foreign-born population
99.5%Native
0.5% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Brant Township is a township in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States.
Location
Township in Saginaw County, MI, US
Co-ordinates
DEC43.261325° N, 84.220665° W
DMS43° 15′ 40.77″ N, 84° 13′ 14.39″ W

Population Density & area

48.21/sq mi (18.6/km²)
Total Area
37.1 sq mi (96.2 km²)
Land Area
36.8 sq mi (95.4 km²) · 99.21%
Water Area
0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) · 0.79%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

51.1% male
Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%
males per 100 females
Brant Township 104.4
Saginaw County 95.3
Michigan 98.2

Nativity

0.5%
foreign-born population
99.5%Native
0.5% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Brant Township 0.5%
Saginaw County 2.4%
Michigan 7.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

51
years ∙ half population younger than 51, half older
Brant Township
51
Saginaw County
41.2
Michigan
40.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
75
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Brant Township 75
Saginaw County 71.6
Michigan 66.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 17.9% 21.3% 21.2%
Working age (18-64) 57.1% 58.3% 60.2%
Senior (65+) 25% 20.4% 18.6%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 75 71.6 66.3
Child dependency ratio 31.3 36.6 35.3
Old-age dependency ratio 43.7 34.9 31
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
93.7%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.6%
Other
3.7%
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
12%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Brant Township 12%
Saginaw County 49.8%
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 Brant Township population
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Hispanic or Latino 2.6% 9.2% 5.9%
Mexican 1% 7.7% 4%
Puerto Rican 1.7% 0.5% 0.5%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 1% 1.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 97.4% 90.8% 94.1%
One race 94.2% 87.4% 89.6%
White 93.7% 67.8% 72.4%
Black or African American 0% 18.1% 13.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Asian 0% 1.2% 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.2% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.2% 3.4% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

73.7% family
Family 73.7%
Non family 26.3%
% family households
Brant Township 73.7%
Saginaw County 61.2%
Michigan 62.4%

Average household size

2.55
persons per household
Brant Township
2.55
Saginaw County
2.34
Michigan
2.42

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Brant Township population
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Total households 695 77,958 4,076,369
Average houshold size 2.55 2.34 2.42
Family households 512 47,706 2,545,621
Average family size 2.93 2.96 3.05
Married couple family 445 32,591 1,878,767
Other families 67 15,115 666,854
Male householder 15 3,218 199,150
Female householder 52 11,897 467,704
Non-family households 183 30,252 1,530,748
One-person households 142 25,302 1,250,418
Male householder 60 11,093 583,425
Senior (65+) living alone 32 3,800 188,594
Female householder 82 14,209 666,993
Senior (65+) living alone 70 7,748 349,637
Other living arrangements 41 4,950 280,330

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

725
housing units
Brant Township 725
Saginaw County 86,208
Michigan 4,622,236

Occupancy status

95.9% occupied
Occupied 95.9%
Vacant 4.1%
vacancy rate
Brant Township 4.1%
Saginaw County 9.6%
Michigan 11.8%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

94.3%
Single family houses
Single family houses
94.3%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
1.5%
Mobile homes
4.1%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1976
Half of houses were built before 1976, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
17.5%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
20.2%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
45.2%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
17.1%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.4 5.9 5.9
1–3 rooms 4.2% 7.6% 10.5%
4–6 rooms 47.3% 55.4% 51.9%
7+ rooms 48.6% 37% 37.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0.8% 1.2% 1.6%
1 bedroom 2.5% 7.4% 8.9%
2 bedrooms 20.7% 23.6% 24.6%
3 bedrooms 45.5% 49.5% 43.5%
4+ bedrooms 30.5% 18.4% 21.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1976 1968 1972
Total housing units 725 86,208 4,622,236
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

95.5% owners
Renter-occupied 4.5%
Owner-occupied 95.5%
homeownership rate
Brant Township 95.5%
Saginaw County 74.1%
Michigan 73.2%

Average household size

2.58
Owner-occupied
1.9
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Brant Township 2.58
Saginaw County 2.37
Michigan 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Total occupied units 695 77,958 4,076,369
Year moved in
2020 or later 6.8% 18.5% 21%
2010 to 2019 24.5% 36.2% 39.5%
2000 to 2009 27.3% 16.5% 16%
1999 or earlier 41.4% 28.7% 23.4%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 99.7% 98.9% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 0.3% 0.8% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0% 0.4% 0.4%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 5.2% 7% 7%
1 vehicle 16% 36.3% 34.8%
2 vehicles 41.4% 35.7% 38.3%
3 or more vehicles 37.4% 20.9% 19.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 64.7% 82.2% 83.6%
Electricity 4.9% 13.9% 12.1%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 5.9% 1% 0.8%
All other fuels 24.4% 2.4% 3%
No fuel used 0% 0.5% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.1% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.4% 0.7% 0.7%
No telephone service available 2.7% 0.6% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$179,500
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Brant Township
$179,500
Saginaw County
$152,800
Michigan
$231,600

Housing Cost Burden

29.4%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
29.4%
Owners without a mortgage
14.2%
Renters
13%
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
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Property value
Median Value $179,500 $152,800 $231,600
Under $100,000 19.3% 33.2% 16.8%
$100,000 - $200,000 38.3% 32.5% 24.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 23.6% 17.8% 23.4%
$300,000 - $500,000 17% 13% 24.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 1.4% 3% 9.2%
$1,000,000 and more 0.5% 0.5% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 50.2% 50.4% 57.8%
Without a mortgage 49.8% 49.6% 42.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,322 $1,277 $1,569
Without a mortgage $555 $558 $602
Gross rent
Median rent $608 $947 $1,129

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

10.9%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Brant Township 10.9%
Saginaw County 24.4%
Michigan 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

6.3%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Brant Township 6.3%
Saginaw County 8.4%
Michigan 8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

273
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
4.4%
K–12
82.4%
College / Undergraduate
9.2%
Graduate / Professional
4%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

27.5%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Brant Township
27.5%
Saginaw County
43.5%
Michigan
41.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Total enrolled (age 3+) 273 43,530 2,312,914
Nursery / preschool 4.4% 5.1% 5.6%
K–12 82.4% 68.4% 67.9%
Kindergarten 5.1% 4.7% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 28.9% 19.8% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 18.7% 20.5% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 29.7% 23.4% 22.2%
College or graduate school 13.2% 26.5% 26.5%
College, undergraduate 9.2% 23.2% 21.1%
Graduate, professional school 4% 3.3% 5.4%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 27.5% 43.5% 41.1%
School type
Public school 91.9% 85.5% 85.2%
Private school 8.1% 14.5% 14.8%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

1,388
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
47.6%
Some college no degree
24.7%
Associates degree
10.6%
Bachelors degree
7.8%
Graduate or professional degree
3.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
100% · 0%
9th-12th, no diploma
60.5% · 39.5%
HS graduate
51.5% · 48.5%
Some college no degree
46.9% · 53.1%
Associates degree
42.9% · 57.1%
Bachelors degree
42.6% · 57.4%
Graduate or professional degree
34.9% · 65.1%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Population (25+) 1,388 131,086 7,008,507
Less than 9th grade 0.8% 2.1% 2.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 5.5% 6.3% 5.4%
High school diploma or GED 47.6% 32.1% 28%
Some college, no degree 24.7% 23.8% 21.9%
Associate's degree 10.6% 11.4% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 10.9% 24.4% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 7.8% 15.6% 19.7%
Graduate or professional 3.1% 8.8% 12.7%
High School or higher 93.7% 91.6% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$47,988
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$21,528
HS graduate
$48,947
Some college or associates
$46,500
Bachelors degree
$51,563
Graduate or professional degree
$46,364

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
11.5%
HS graduate
12.7%
Some college or associates
2.4%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $47,988 $45,191 $50,316
Less than high school graduate $21,528 $29,609 $31,851
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $48,947 $36,394 $37,777
Some college or associate's degree $46,500 $40,366 $44,844
Bachelor's degree $51,563 $66,721 $66,893
Graduate or professional degree $46,364 $79,637 $85,195
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 11.5% 30.9% 27.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 12.7% 18.2% 15.2%
Some college or associate's degree 2.4% 14.9% 10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 3.2% 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+)

1,505
residents 16 years and over
Brant Township 1,505
Saginaw County 153,345
Michigan 8,197,132

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
51.6%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Brant Township 51.6%
Saginaw County 53.5%
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)

48.4
years ∙ half are younger than 48.4, half older
Brant Township
48.4
Saginaw County
39.7
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

54% male
Male 54%
Female 46%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Brant Township 46
Saginaw County 49.9
Michigan 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Brant Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Total labor force 806 87,671 5,024,003
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.8% 5.2% 4.7%
20 to 24 years 5.1% 10.4% 10.2%
25 to 29 years 12% 10.8% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 7.2% 11.1% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 14.4% 19.7% 20.2%
45 to 54 years 20.6% 19.7% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 18.6% 10.1% 9.5%
60 to 64 years 11% 7.2% 7.7%
65 to 74 years 7.2% 4.9% 5.2%
75 years and over 0% 1% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 54% 50.1% 52.5%
Female 46% 49.9% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

53.6%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Brant Township
53.6%
Saginaw County
57.2%
Michigan
61.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

58.5%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
48.8%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Brant Township 48.8%
Saginaw County 54.9%
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 Brant Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 42.5% 44.5% 44.9%
20 to 24 years 93.2% 76.4% 77%
25 to 29 years 60.2% 79.7% 83.5%
30 to 34 years 93.5% 81.5% 83.1%
35 to 44 years 84.7% 80.3% 82.7%
45 to 54 years 79% 79.3% 81.3%
55 to 59 years 74.6% 70.3% 72.2%
60 to 64 years 51.1% 48.3% 54.7%
65 to 74 years 19.3% 19.1% 23.2%
75 years and over 0% 5.3% 6.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 58.5% 59.7% 65.4%
Female 48.8% 54.9% 57.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 53.8% 57.9% 60.9%
Black or African American —% 53.2% 59.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 100% 51% 57.6%
Asian —% 64.4% 67%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 66.7% 76.2%
Some Other Race —% 51.5% 64%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 39.2% 60.6% 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 52.9% 64.6% 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

3.6%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Brant Township
3.6%
Saginaw County
6.4%
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

5.3%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
1.6%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Brant Township 5.3%
Saginaw County 6.5%
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 Brant Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
By age group
16 to 19 years 6.5% 12.5% 14.2%
20 to 24 years 4.9% 8.2% 9.7%
25 to 29 years 3.1% 7.8% 6.3%
30 to 34 years 0% 9.5% 5.6%
35 to 44 years 0% 4.3% 4.8%
45 to 54 years 4.2% 5.5% 4.2%
55 to 59 years 5.3% 4.9% 4.1%
60 to 64 years 7.9% 3.9% 4%
65 to 74 years 0% 4.5% 4.3%
75 years and over —% 7.1% 3.7%
By gender
Male 5.3% 6.5% 5.8%
Female 1.6% 6.3% 5.6%
By race, ethnicity
White 3.5% 4.7% 4.6%
Black or African American —% 13.5% 12.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 17.1% 7.3%
Asian —% 3.7% 3.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 11.3%
Some Other Race —% 5% 6.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 10% 8.9% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2% 8.4% 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

777
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Brant Township 777
Saginaw County 81,990
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

70%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Brant Township 70%
Saginaw 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 Brant Township, MI workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 4 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 25%
Retail trade 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 12%
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 — 35.7% of 412 employed male workers
Female
Retail trade employs the most women — 24.4% of 365 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 Brant Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Total employed population 777 81,990 4,732,153
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 1.7% 1.2% 1%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Construction 7.7% 6.2% 5.9%
Manufacturing 25% 16.4% 18.2%
Wholesale trade 1.8% 1.7% 2%
Retail trade 14.8% 11.9% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 1.2% 3.5% 4%
Utilities 0.6% 1.1% 0.8%
Information 0.4% 1.1% 1.2%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3% 4.2% 4.4%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.2% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 2.1% 4.4% 6.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 7.9% 4.1% 3.9%
Education and health services
Educational services 8.2% 8.5% 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 12% 17.1% 14.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 1.2% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 4.5% 7.4% 6.7%
Other services 6.4% 4.4% 4.5%
Government 2.8% 4% 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

79.7% Private
Government 9.8%
Private Employment 79.7%
Self Employed 10.6%
Private employment (%)
Brant Township 79.7%
Saginaw County 80.7%
Michigan 79.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

10.6%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 3.3%
Unincorporated business 6.9%
Unpaid family workers 0.3%
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 Brant Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Private wage & salary 79.7% 80.7% 79.7%
For-profit company employees 69% 69.5% 69.7%
Not-for-profit employees 10.7% 11.2% 9.9%
Self-employed 10.6% 7.2% 8.8%
Incorporated business 3.3% 2.7% 3.4%
Unincorporated business 6.9% 4.5% 5.2%
Unpaid family workers 0.3% 0% 0.2%
Government 9.8% 12.1% 11.6%
Local government 6.6% 7% 6.3%
State government 2.6% 3.3% 3.6%
Federal government 0.6% 1.7% 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

6.5% WFH
Work from home 6.5%
Commute to work 93.5%
Working from home (%)
Brant Township 6.5%
Saginaw County 10%
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

33.9 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Brant Township 33.9
Saginaw County 22.4
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 Brant Township
Employed residents 16+.
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Total employed population 777 81,990 4,732,153
Worked from home 6.5% 10% 13.5%
Drove Alone 73.3% 77.7% 74.3%
Carpooled 19.8% 8.7% 7.9%
Public transportation 0% 0.3% 0.9%
Walked 0% 2.2% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.4% 1.1% 1.4%
Commuting population 704 72,451 4,015,497
Mean travel time (minutes) 33.9 22.4 24.2
Less than 5 minutes 0.4% 4% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 10.8% 31.9% 25.7%
15 to 29 minutes 28.6% 39.4% 38.5%
30 to 44 minutes 31.3% 14.4% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 18.9% 4.1% 6.9%
60 to 89 minutes 7.1% 3.7% 4.1%
90 minutes or more 3% 2.5% 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

$52,303
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Brant Township $52,303
Saginaw County $54,385
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

67 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Brant Township 67¢
Saginaw County 79¢
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 Brant Township, MI workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$94,167
Workers in Professional and technical services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Professional and technical services $94,167
Government $71,346
Health care and social assistance $66,250
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 — $101,429, compared to $58,636 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Government earn the highest median earnings — $71,442, compared to $39,375 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 Brant Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Median Earnings $52,303 $54,385 $60,916
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $43,529 $45,667
Mining and logging $— $50,625 $77,279
Construction $51,250 $59,236 $60,962
Manufacturing $52,115 $67,625 $69,884
Wholesale trade $— $56,397 $66,576
Retail trade $21,875 $39,370 $42,584
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $51,563 $54,685 $58,107
Utilities $— $63,738 $96,919
Information $— $50,503 $67,392
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $55,000 $64,604 $71,819
Real estate and leasing $— $47,532 $59,925
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $94,167 $70,932 $86,425
Corporate management $— $50,833 $89,837
Administrative and waste services $60,801 $38,889 $48,376
Education and health services
Educational services $45,865 $63,890 $63,401
Health care and social assistance $66,250 $51,101 $56,455
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $37,500 $46,931
Accommodation and food services $23,750 $33,891 $34,535
Other services $58,654 $42,703 $48,144
Government $71,346 $66,388 $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

$71,154
Workers in State government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
State government $71,154
Nonprofit organization $62,500
Own unincorporated business $51,696
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 — $78,333, compared to $58,636 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $45,962, compared to $39,375 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 Brant Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $50,938 $51,705 $59,627
Not-for-profit employees $62,500 $58,724 $62,909
Self-employed
Incorporated business $46,250 $66,667 $71,950
Unincorporated business $51,696 $49,044 $46,301
Government
Local government $46,346 $65,092 $63,834
State government $71,154 $70,696 $69,791
Federal government $— $62,898 $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 Brant Township, MI workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$102,083
Workers in Architecture and engineering occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Architecture and engineering $102,083
Health technicians $94,167
Computer and math $83,571
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 — $102,083 versus $58,636 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $82,083 versus $39,375 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 Brant Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Median earnings(Total) $52,303 $54,385 $60,916
Management and business
Management $69,583 $82,636 $91,295
Business and finance $73,500 $68,654 $79,710
Technology and science
Computer and math $83,571 $74,724 $94,508
Architecture and engineering $102,083 $93,179 $102,752
Sciences $— $85,880 $71,403
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $59,717 $60,163
Legal $— $103,625 $101,816
Education, Training and Library $46,250 $61,094 $61,490
Arts, design and media $— $59,148 $65,416
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $80,809 $88,789
Health technicians $94,167 $46,867 $52,396
Healthcare support $19,375 $32,862 $36,717
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $35,357 $56,329
Law enforcement $— $66,568 $77,261
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $29,750 $31,198
Building and grounds cleaning $29,167 $33,925 $36,377
Personal care and service $— $31,817 $33,716
Sales and office
Sales $66,667 $48,960 $56,778
Office and Administrative Support $48,355 $43,992 $47,605
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $35,000 $40,725
Construction and extraction $60,865 $54,897 $58,358
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $78,750 $58,025 $60,730
Production and transportation
Production $48,000 $49,966 $49,120
Transportation $31,667 $54,593 $54,230
Material moving $36,250 $40,093 $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

$75,069
Median household income in Brant Township
Median household income (USD)
Brant Township
$75,069
Saginaw County
$60,622
Michigan
$72,875
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Brant 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

$32,284
Per capita income in Brant Township
Per capita income (USD)
Brant Township
$32,284
Saginaw County
$34,578
Michigan
$40,735
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Brant 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

$82,341
Average household income in Brant Township
Avg household income (USD)
Brant Township
$82,341
Saginaw County
$82,545
Michigan
$98,700
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Brant 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

$82,341
Mean household income
$75,069
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Brant Township $7,272
Saginaw County $21,923
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 Brant Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Brant Township and peer geographies.
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Total households 695 77,958 4,076,369
Median household income $75,069 $60,622 $72,875
Mean household income $82,341 $82,545 $98,700
Mean-median gap $7,272 $21,923 $25,825
Family households 512 47,706 2,545,621
Median family income $82,857 $77,136 $93,357
Mean family income $94,847 $99,806 $119,824
Mean-median gap $11,990 $22,670 $26,467
Non-family households 183 30,252 1,530,748
Median non-family income $38,365 $38,181 $43,188
Mean non-family income $45,553 $50,486 $59,549
Mean-median gap $7,188 $12,305 $16,361
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $32,284 $34,578 $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

66.5%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Brant Township
66.5%
Saginaw County
68.2%
Michigan
74%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
49.5% of households (344) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $24,541
SSI (disability)
4% of households (28) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $8,100
Cash Assistance
1.9% of households (13) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $8,100
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.1% of households (56) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Brant Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Total households 695 77,958 4,076,369
Wage-based income
With earnings 67% 68% 74%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 50% 39% 35%
Average social security income $24,541 $23,803 $25,306
Retirement income 37% 32% 28%
Average retirement income $25,001 $26,055 $28,787
SSI (Supplemental security) 4% 8% 6%
Average SSI income $8,100 $11,363 $11,875
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 8% 20% 14%
Cash assistance 2% 4% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$82,857
Family households earn $82,857, compared to $38,365 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$75,069
Family households
$82,857
Nonfamily households
$38,365
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

$88,875
Married-couple families earn $88,875, compared to $62,917 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$82,857
Married-couple families
$88,875
Other family types
$62,917
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 Brant Township
Median household and family income by household size in Brant Township, compared with peer geographies.
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Total households 695 77,958 4,076,369
Household income by size
1-person $37,500 $34,283 $38,062
2-person $76,667 $73,722 $82,268
3-person $81,607 $81,061 $100,664
4-person $106,875 $97,412 $117,396
5-person $73,750 $85,603 $114,011
6-person $104,167 $114,792 $102,498
7-person or more $128,594 $62,752 $100,623
Total families 512 47,706 2,545,621
Family income by size
2-person $77,188 $71,228 $80,783
3-person $81,964 $80,659 $100,388
4-person $117,083 $92,556 $119,786
5-person $63,750 $97,419 $115,892
6-person $128,594 $115,917 $101,267
7-person or more $— $62,676 $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

40.77%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.87%
of all household income
Top 20%
40.77%
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 4.87% — meaning the top 20% hold 8.4 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%

$242,893
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
16.44%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
14.75%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $242,893 and hold 14.75% of all household income — slightly less than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 16.44%
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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
31.7%
$50K - $100K
36.7%
$100K - $150K
22.7%
$150K - $200K
4.3%
Over $200K
4.6%
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

31.6%
of all households, 220 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Brant Township 31.6%
Saginaw County 27%
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 Brant Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Brant Township, compared with peer geographies.
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Median household income $75,069 $60,622 $72,875
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 4.5% 6.4% 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.2% 5.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.8% 8.2% 6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 6% 8.9% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 12.7% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.3% 18.6% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.4% 13% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.7% 13.9% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 6.6% 8.6%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 6.5% 9.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 18.5% 28.7% 23.1%
Share below $75,000 50% 60% 51.3%
Share above $100,000 31.6% 27% 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
0.36
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Brant Township 0.36
Saginaw County 0.47
Michigan 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$167,872
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Brant Township
$167,872
Saginaw County
$207,698
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 Brant Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $36,833 $25,221 $30,838
Lower 20% $57,500 $48,572 $57,668
Middle 20% $84,000 $74,958 $90,609
Upper 20% $125,750 $120,671 $142,884
Top 5% threshold $195,208 $221,108 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $20,033 $12,776 $15,975
Lower 20% $47,633 $36,821 $44,010
Middle 20% $72,910 $60,905 $73,247
Upper 20% $103,256 $94,524 $113,771
Top 20% $167,872 $207,698 $246,499
Top 5% $242,893 $356,115 $431,408
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.87% 3.1% 3.24%
Lower 20% 11.57% 8.92% 8.92%
Middle 20% 17.71% 14.76% 14.84%
Upper 20% 25.08% 22.9% 23.05%
Top 20% 40.77% 50.32% 49.95%
Top 5% 14.75% 21.57% 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 Brant Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 662 White households (95.3% of all households), the median household income is $77,083.
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 Brant Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Saginaw County and Michigan.
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
All Residents $75,069 $60,622 $72,875
White $77,083 $67,213 $77,815
Black or African American $— $36,038 $45,398
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $50,893 $57,731
Asian $— $104,483 $108,469
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $86,250
Some Other Race $— $55,102 $63,556
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $50,667 $69,346
Hispanic or Latino $126,000 $50,954 $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

6.3%
6.3% of residents, or 109 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Brant Township
6.3%
Saginaw County
18.2%
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%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Brant Township
0%
Saginaw County
3.3%
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

1.1%
1.1% of children under 18, or 3 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Brant Township
1.1%
Saginaw County
27.2%
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

9.3%
9.3% of adults aged 65 and older, or 41 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Brant Township
9.3%
Saginaw County
11.7%
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
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
Overall poverty rate 6.3% 18.2% 13.2%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 1.1% 27.2% 17.6%
Under 5 years 0% 30.2% 19.3%
5 to 17 years 1.6% 26.2% 17.1%
18 to 64 years 6.4% 17.1% 12.7%
18 to 34 years 0% 22.4% 15.8%
35 to 64 years 9% 14.2% 10.9%
65 years and over 9.3% 11.7% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 6.3% 16.1% 12%
Female 6.2% 20.2% 14.4%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 3.3% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 7.3% 20.8% 15.5%
Did not work 12.7% 24.7% 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

7.5%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
7.5%
Family
6.3%
Nonfamily
10.9%
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

6.3%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
6.3%
Married-couple
6.5%
Other families
4.5%
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 Brant Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 6.3% 13.9% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years —% 50.3% 30%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 23.2% 13.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 6.5% 8.4% 6.6%
Householder 65 years and over 9.2% 6.5% 5.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 10.9% 23.8% 20.5%
Householder under 25 years 0% 46.7% 36.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 21.7% 14.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 16.2% 25.6% 24%
Householder 65 years and over 10.9% 20.3% 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 Brant Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
6.1% of White residents, or 102 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 Brant Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Brant Township and peer geographies.
Brant Township Saginaw County Michigan
All Residents 6.3% 18.2% 13.2%
White 6.1% 12.7% 10.5%
Black or African American —% 34.7% 26.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 100% 43.9% 19.7%
Asian —% 8.1% 10.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 5.5% 16.6%
Some Other Race —% 20.6% 19%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 30.5% 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 28.9% 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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