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Corwith Township, MI

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

Population

1,680
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

44.8
years ∙ half population younger than 44.8, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
14.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

2.6%
foreign-born population
97.4%Native
2.6% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Corwith Township is a township in Otsego County, Michigan, United States.
Location
Township in Otsego County, MI, US
Co-ordinates
DEC45.153323° N, 84.568009° W
DMS45° 09′ 11.96″ N, 84° 34′ 04.83″ W

Population Density & area

15.63/sq mi (6.03/km²)
Total Area
108.1 sq mi (280.1 km²)
Land Area
107.5 sq mi (278.4 km²) · 99.41%
Water Area
0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) · 0.59%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

58.9% male
Male 58.9%
Female 41.1%
males per 100 females
Corwith Township 143.5
Otsego County 102.1
Michigan 98.2

Nativity

2.6%
foreign-born population
97.4%Native
2.6% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Corwith Township 2.6%
Otsego County 1.6%
Michigan 7.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

44.8
years ∙ half population younger than 44.8, half older
Corwith Township
44.8
Otsego County
44.4
Michigan
40.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
68.2
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Corwith Township 68.2
Otsego County 75.2
Michigan 66.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 22.4% 20.8% 21.2%
Working age (18-64) 59.4% 57.1% 60.2%
Senior (65+) 18.2% 22.1% 18.6%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 68.2 75.2 66.3
Child dependency ratio 37.6 36.5 35.3
Old-age dependency ratio 30.5 38.7 31
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
92.2%
Black
2.3%
Asian
0.2%
Hispanic
1.2%
Other
4.1%
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
14.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Corwith Township 14.8%
Otsego County 13.5%
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 Corwith Township population
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Hispanic or Latino 1.2% 2% 5.9%
Mexican 0.7% 1.2% 4%
Puerto Rican 0.2% 0% 0.5%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.3% 0.5% 1.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 98.8% 98% 94.1%
One race 94.9% 94.7% 89.6%
White 92.2% 92.9% 72.4%
Black or African American 2.3% 0.7% 13.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Asian 0.2% 0.6% 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.1% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.9% 3.3% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

66.3% family
Family 66.3%
Non family 33.7%
% family households
Corwith Township 66.3%
Otsego County 66.4%
Michigan 62.4%

Average household size

2.24
persons per household
Corwith Township
2.24
Otsego County
2.25
Michigan
2.42

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Corwith Township population
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Total households 744 11,231 4,076,369
Average houshold size 2.24 2.25 2.42
Family households 493 7,456 2,545,621
Average family size 2.75 2.73 3.05
Married couple family 351 5,734 1,878,767
Other families 142 1,722 666,854
Male householder 87 707 199,150
Female householder 55 1,015 467,704
Non-family households 251 3,775 1,530,748
One-person households 217 2,954 1,250,418
Male householder 131 1,451 583,425
Senior (65+) living alone 40 499 188,594
Female householder 86 1,503 666,993
Senior (65+) living alone 40 840 349,637
Other living arrangements 34 821 280,330

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

985
housing units
Corwith Township 985
Otsego County 14,882
Michigan 4,622,236

Occupancy status

75.5% occupied
Occupied 75.5%
Vacant 24.5%
vacancy rate
Corwith Township 24.5%
Otsego County 24.5%
Michigan 11.8%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

80.2%
Single family houses
Single family houses
80.2%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
3%
Mobile homes
16.8%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1986
Half of houses were built before 1986, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
6.4%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
22.2%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
52.1%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
19.3%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.1 5.3 5.9
1–3 rooms 18.8% 12.9% 10.5%
4–6 rooms 58% 57.6% 51.9%
7+ rooms 23.3% 29.5% 37.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0.8% 2.3% 1.6%
1 bedroom 11% 7.5% 8.9%
2 bedrooms 33.3% 29.8% 24.6%
3 bedrooms 44.4% 42.9% 43.5%
4+ bedrooms 10.5% 17.5% 21.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1986 1986 1972
Total housing units 985 14,882 4,622,236
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

74.2% owners
Renter-occupied 25.8%
Owner-occupied 74.2%
homeownership rate
Corwith Township 74.2%
Otsego County 77.2%
Michigan 73.2%

Average household size

2.45
Owner-occupied
1.65
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Corwith Township 2.45
Otsego County 2.39
Michigan 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Total occupied units 744 11,231 4,076,369
Year moved in
2020 or later 21.7% 23.9% 21%
2010 to 2019 36.8% 37.8% 39.5%
2000 to 2009 20.2% 17.9% 16%
1999 or earlier 21.4% 20.3% 23.4%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 97% 98.2% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 2.2% 1.5% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 7.8% 4.1% 7%
1 vehicle 22.2% 33.8% 34.8%
2 vehicles 44.9% 41.6% 38.3%
3 or more vehicles 25.1% 20.6% 19.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 71.5% 76.6% 83.6%
Electricity 6.2% 13.2% 12.1%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0.9% 0.5% 0.8%
All other fuels 20.5% 8.7% 3%
No fuel used 0.8% 0.9% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.8% 0.7% 0.7%
No telephone service available 0% 1.1% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$158,900
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Corwith Township
$158,900
Otsego County
$219,700
Michigan
$231,600

Housing Cost Burden

23.3%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
23.3%
Owners without a mortgage
12.3%
Renters
67%
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
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Property value
Median Value $158,900 $219,700 $231,600
Under $100,000 20.8% 11% 16.8%
$100,000 - $200,000 42.9% 33% 24.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 22.1% 26.5% 23.4%
$300,000 - $500,000 8.7% 24.3% 24.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 2.2% 4.2% 9.2%
$1,000,000 and more 3.3% 1% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 55.3% 62.4% 57.8%
Without a mortgage 44.7% 37.6% 42.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,162 $1,319 $1,569
Without a mortgage $431 $492 $602
Gross rent
Median rent $961 $1,008 $1,129

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

13.6%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Corwith Township 13.6%
Otsego County 26.3%
Michigan 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

12.3%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Corwith Township 12.3%
Otsego County 5.6%
Michigan 8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

333
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
2.1%
K–12
89.8%
College / Undergraduate
7.2%
Graduate / Professional
0.9%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

23%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Corwith Township
23%
Otsego County
30%
Michigan
41.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Total enrolled (age 3+) 333 5,129 2,312,914
Nursery / preschool 2.1% 5.6% 5.6%
K–12 89.8% 73.7% 67.9%
Kindergarten 1.2% 5.6% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 42% 23.4% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 33% 22.2% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 13.5% 22.5% 22.2%
College or graduate school 8.1% 20.7% 26.5%
College, undergraduate 7.2% 15.5% 21.1%
Graduate, professional school 0.9% 5.3% 5.4%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 23% 30% 41.1%
School type
Public school 82.6% 83% 85.2%
Private school 17.4% 17% 14.8%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

1,230
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
9.8%
HS graduate
42.6%
Some college no degree
24.1%
Associates degree
7.3%
Bachelors degree
9.3%
Graduate or professional degree
4.2%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
74.2% · 25.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
33.1% · 66.9%
HS graduate
64.1% · 35.9%
Some college no degree
46.5% · 53.5%
Associates degree
65.6% · 34.4%
Bachelors degree
34.8% · 65.2%
Graduate or professional degree
46.2% · 53.8%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Population (25+) 1,230 18,471 7,008,507
Less than 9th grade 2.5% 1.4% 2.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 9.8% 4.2% 5.4%
High school diploma or GED 42.6% 33.5% 28%
Some college, no degree 24.1% 23% 21.9%
Associate's degree 7.3% 11.6% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 13.6% 26.3% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 9.3% 16.7% 19.7%
Graduate or professional 4.2% 9.6% 12.7%
High School or higher 87.6% 94.5% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$38,365
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$33,750
Some college or associates
$41,146
Bachelors degree
$73,750
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

20.4%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
13.2%
HS graduate
14.1%
Some college or associates
16.3%
Bachelors degree or higher
20.4%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $38,365 $44,700 $50,316
Less than high school graduate $— $33,967 $31,851
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $33,750 $39,803 $37,777
Some college or associate's degree $41,146 $46,530 $44,844
Bachelor's degree $73,750 $44,639 $66,893
Graduate or professional degree $— $75,764 $85,195
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 13.2% 18.7% 27.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 14.1% 9% 15.2%
Some college or associate's degree 16.3% 7.9% 10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 20.4% 3.7% 4.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

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

Adult Population (16+)

1,339
residents 16 years and over
Corwith Township 1,339
Otsego County 20,968
Michigan 8,197,132

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
55.9%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Corwith Township 55.9%
Otsego County 60.4%
Michigan 57.7%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

44.5
years ∙ half are younger than 44.5, half older
Corwith Township
44.5
Otsego County
41.5
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

60.8% male
Male 60.8%
Female 39.2%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Corwith Township 39.2
Otsego County 46.3
Michigan 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Corwith Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Total labor force 798 13,224 5,024,003
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 2.4% 4.7% 4.7%
20 to 24 years 5.6% 9.3% 10.2%
25 to 29 years 6.6% 9.1% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 14.7% 10.1% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 18.8% 19.9% 20.2%
45 to 54 years 16.5% 19.1% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 17.7% 12.2% 9.5%
60 to 64 years 14.2% 8.6% 7.7%
65 to 74 years 3% 6.3% 5.2%
75 years and over 0.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 60.8% 53.7% 52.5%
Female 39.2% 46.3% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

59.6%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Corwith Township
59.6%
Otsego County
63.1%
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

66%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
51.8%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Corwith Township 51.8%
Otsego County 58.6%
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 Corwith Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 30.2% 51% 44.9%
20 to 24 years 97.8% 95.6% 77%
25 to 29 years 66.3% 88.2% 83.5%
30 to 34 years 93.6% 90.1% 83.1%
35 to 44 years 79.4% 86% 82.7%
45 to 54 years 75.4% 85.1% 81.3%
55 to 59 years 73.8% 79% 72.2%
60 to 64 years 68.5% 60.4% 54.7%
65 to 74 years 12.4% 23.7% 23.2%
75 years and over 3.6% 3.9% 6.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 66% 67.5% 65.4%
Female 51.8% 58.6% 57.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 56.9% 62.6% 60.9%
Black or African American 100% 76.6% 59.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 55.7% 57.6%
Asian 33.3% 98.7% 67%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 76.2%
Some Other Race —% 82.7% 64%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 90.3% 63.6% 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 52.6% 75.4% 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

6.3%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Corwith Township
6.3%
Otsego County
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

1.2%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
14.1%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Corwith Township 1.2%
Otsego County 2.5%
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 Corwith Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 12.3% 14.2%
20 to 24 years 0% 6.6% 9.7%
25 to 29 years 0% 3.2% 6.3%
30 to 34 years 6.8% 3.5% 5.6%
35 to 44 years 6.7% 1.4% 4.8%
45 to 54 years 0% 5.4% 4.2%
55 to 59 years 22.7% 5.4% 4.1%
60 to 64 years 0% 2.3% 4%
65 to 74 years 0% 0.4% 4.3%
75 years and over 0% 0% 3.7%
By gender
Male 1.2% 2.5% 5.8%
Female 14.1% 5.8% 5.6%
By race, ethnicity
White 7.2% 3.8% 4.6%
Black or African American 0% 0% 12.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 7.3%
Asian 0% 0% 3.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 11.3%
Some Other Race —% 16.3% 6.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 9.1% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 5.2% 7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

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

Total employed population

748
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Corwith Township 748
Otsego County 12,673
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 (%)
Corwith Township 69%
Otsego County 68%
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 Corwith 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 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 14.2%
Manufacturing 12.2%
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
Retail trade employs the most men — 19.2% of 479 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 32% of 269 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 Corwith Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Total employed population 748 12,673 4,732,153
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.5% 2% 1%
Mining and logging 3.3% 1.1% 0.1%
Construction 8.4% 8.8% 5.9%
Manufacturing 12.2% 10.9% 18.2%
Wholesale trade 4.8% 3.7% 2%
Retail trade 15.4% 14.9% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 3.7% 4.5% 4%
Utilities 3.1% 1% 0.8%
Information 0.8% 0.4% 1.2%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0.9% 1.8% 4.4%
Real estate and leasing 0% 2.1% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 5.3% 2.9% 6.3%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 4% 2.1% 3.9%
Education and health services
Educational services 1.5% 7.8% 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 14.2% 14% 14.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0.5% 1.7% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 10.6% 9.7% 6.7%
Other services 4.4% 3.7% 4.5%
Government 6.3% 6.8% 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

81.8% Private
Government 9%
Private Employment 81.8%
Self Employed 9.2%
Private employment (%)
Corwith Township 81.8%
Otsego County 74.1%
Michigan 79.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

9.2%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 1.2%
Unincorporated business 7.4%
Unpaid family workers 0.7%
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 Corwith Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Private wage & salary 81.8% 74.1% 79.7%
For-profit company employees 71.4% 66.1% 69.7%
Not-for-profit employees 10.4% 8% 9.9%
Self-employed 9.2% 10.4% 8.8%
Incorporated business 1.2% 3.2% 3.4%
Unincorporated business 7.4% 7.1% 5.2%
Unpaid family workers 0.7% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 9% 15.5% 11.6%
Local government 3.6% 7% 6.3%
State government 4.4% 6.7% 3.6%
Federal government 0.9% 1.8% 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

7.4% WFH
Work from home 7.4%
Commute to work 92.6%
Working from home (%)
Corwith Township 7.4%
Otsego County 10.2%
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

21.3 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Corwith Township 21.3
Otsego County 20.2
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 Corwith Township
Employed residents 16+.
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Total employed population 748 12,673 4,732,153
Worked from home 7.4% 10.2% 13.5%
Drove Alone 81.4% 75.8% 74.3%
Carpooled 9.6% 11.8% 7.9%
Public transportation 0% 0.5% 0.9%
Walked 1.4% 0.7% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.3% 1.1% 1.4%
Commuting population 676 11,077 4,015,497
Mean travel time (minutes) 21.3 20.2 24.2
Less than 5 minutes 5.3% 6.1% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 21.6% 38.3% 25.7%
15 to 29 minutes 47.6% 33.1% 38.5%
30 to 44 minutes 13.9% 11.2% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 7.1% 5.3% 6.9%
60 to 89 minutes 3.1% 4.5% 4.1%
90 minutes or more 1.3% 1.6% 1.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

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

Median Earnings

$51,010
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Corwith Township $51,010
Otsego County $51,521
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

71 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Corwith Township 71¢
Otsego County 82¢
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 Corwith Township, MI workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$95,948
Workers in Wholesale trade report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Wholesale trade $95,948
Government $70,500
Transportation and warehousing $68,750
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 Wholesale trade earn the highest median earnings — $95,948, compared to $57,321 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Administrative and waste services earn the highest median earnings — $58,750, compared to $40,595 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 Corwith Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Median Earnings $51,010 $51,521 $60,916
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $40,096 $45,667
Mining and logging $— $101,458 $77,279
Construction $54,643 $54,258 $60,962
Manufacturing $42,727 $54,207 $69,884
Wholesale trade $95,948 $59,712 $66,576
Retail trade $31,750 $40,799 $42,584
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $68,750 $42,362 $58,107
Utilities $51,917 $100,357 $96,919
Information $— $37,125 $67,392
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $44,727 $71,819
Real estate and leasing $— $54,356 $59,925
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $42,292 $51,705 $86,425
Corporate management $— $— $89,837
Administrative and waste services $58,676 $29,167 $48,376
Education and health services
Educational services $51,250 $56,176 $63,401
Health care and social assistance $41,667 $54,235 $56,455
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $50,595 $46,931
Accommodation and food services $30,875 $28,423 $34,535
Other services $51,250 $50,030 $48,144
Government $70,500 $75,192 $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

$69,167
Workers in Local government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Local government $69,167
State government $65,833
Nonprofit organization $52,237
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 Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $69,167, compared to $57,321 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $91,176, compared to $40,595 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 Corwith Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $46,563 $47,188 $59,627
Not-for-profit employees $52,237 $52,681 $62,909
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $100,759 $71,950
Unincorporated business $34,063 $38,750 $46,301
Government
Local government $69,167 $67,366 $63,834
State government $65,833 $68,446 $69,791
Federal government $— $106,500 $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 Corwith Township, MI workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$134,375
Workers in Business and finance occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Business and finance $134,375
Installation, maintenance, and repair $95,474
Healthcare support $71,875
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 Business and finance occupations earn the highest median earnings — $134,375 versus $57,321 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Office and administrative support occupations earn the highest median earnings — $54,583 versus $40,595 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 Corwith Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Median earnings(Total) $51,010 $51,521 $60,916
Management and business
Management $65,417 $75,336 $91,295
Business and finance $134,375 $63,611 $79,710
Technology and science
Computer and math $59,318 $68,750 $94,508
Architecture and engineering $65,833 $84,375 $102,752
Sciences $— $82,596 $71,403
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $61,607 $60,163
Legal $— $44,352 $101,816
Education, Training and Library $— $55,184 $61,490
Arts, design and media $— $50,801 $65,416
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $85,648 $88,789
Health technicians $46,667 $68,140 $52,396
Healthcare support $71,875 $37,000 $36,717
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $95,833 $56,329
Law enforcement $— $86,585 $77,261
Other services
Food preparation and serving $30,375 $27,949 $31,198
Building and grounds cleaning $31,250 $41,932 $36,377
Personal care and service $— $34,438 $33,716
Sales and office
Sales $36,667 $46,660 $56,778
Office and Administrative Support $47,500 $44,489 $47,605
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $23,824 $40,725
Construction and extraction $60,500 $51,477 $58,358
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $95,474 $51,250 $60,730
Production and transportation
Production $48,500 $51,566 $49,120
Transportation $53,750 $52,727 $54,230
Material moving $36,250 $36,054 $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

$57,308
Median household income in Corwith Township
Median household income (USD)
Corwith Township
$57,308
Otsego County
$68,183
Michigan
$72,875
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Corwith Township, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$30,352
Per capita income in Corwith Township
Per capita income (USD)
Corwith Township
$30,352
Otsego County
$38,321
Michigan
$40,735
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Corwith 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

$68,995
Average household income in Corwith Township
Avg household income (USD)
Corwith Township
$68,995
Otsego County
$88,599
Michigan
$98,700
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Corwith 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

$68,995
Mean household income
$57,308
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Corwith Township $11,687
Otsego County $20,416
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 Corwith Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Corwith Township and peer geographies.
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Total households 744 11,231 4,076,369
Median household income $57,308 $68,183 $72,875
Mean household income $68,995 $88,599 $98,700
Mean-median gap $11,687 $20,416 $25,825
Family households 493 7,456 2,545,621
Median family income $59,583 $85,899 $93,357
Mean family income $74,818 $99,909 $119,824
Mean-median gap $15,235 $14,010 $26,467
Non-family households 251 3,775 1,530,748
Median non-family income $47,604 $42,412 $43,188
Mean non-family income $55,897 $63,619 $59,549
Mean-median gap $8,293 $21,207 $16,361
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $30,352 $38,321 $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

71.9%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Corwith Township
71.9%
Otsego County
74.2%
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
35.1% of households (261) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $26,004
SSI (disability)
6.5% of households (48) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $14,573
Cash Assistance
1.7% of households (13) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $14,573
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.1% of households (90) 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 Corwith Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Total households 744 11,231 4,076,369
Wage-based income
With earnings 72% 74% 74%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 35% 37% 35%
Average social security income $26,004 $24,930 $25,306
Retirement income 17% 30% 28%
Average retirement income $20,902 $27,252 $28,787
SSI (Supplemental security) 7% 4% 6%
Average SSI income $14,573 $11,183 $11,875
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 12% 11% 14%
Cash assistance 2% 2% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$59,583
Family households earn $59,583, compared to $47,604 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$57,308
Family households
$59,583
Nonfamily households
$47,604
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

$68,542
Married-couple families earn $68,542, compared to $31,981 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$59,583
Married-couple families
$68,542
Other family types
$31,981
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 Corwith Township
Median household and family income by household size in Corwith Township, compared with peer geographies.
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Total households 744 11,231 4,076,369
Household income by size
1-person $36,597 $34,375 $38,062
2-person $59,297 $73,924 $82,268
3-person $91,250 $91,875 $100,664
4-person $— $122,313 $117,396
5-person $71,750 $111,176 $114,011
6-person $— $130,720 $102,498
7-person or more $83,125 $129,135 $100,623
Total families 493 7,456 2,545,621
Family income by size
2-person $52,500 $73,064 $80,783
3-person $89,063 $91,250 $100,388
4-person $— $120,938 $119,786
5-person $72,083 $111,838 $115,892
6-person $— $131,780 $101,267
7-person or more $— $127,885 $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

45.96%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.62%
of all household income
Top 20%
45.96%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn nearly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.62% — meaning the top 20% hold 13 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%

$255,656
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
13.23%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
18.53%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $255,656 and hold 18.53% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 13.23%
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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
46%
$50K - $100K
33.5%
$100K - $150K
15.5%
$150K - $200K
3%
Over $200K
2.2%
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

20.7%
of all households, 153 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Corwith Township 20.7%
Otsego County 31.6%
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 Corwith Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Corwith Township, compared with peer geographies.
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Median household income $57,308 $68,183 $72,875
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 6.7% 3.4% 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 3.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.2% 7.3% 6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.1% 7.8% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 11.9% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.9% 20.7% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 14% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.5% 18.3% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3% 6.7% 8.6%
$200,000 or more 2.2% 6.6% 9.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 32.8% 21.9% 23.1%
Share below $75,000 65.9% 54.5% 51.3%
Share above $100,000 20.7% 31.6% 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
0.43
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Corwith Township 0.43
Otsego County 0.42
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

$158,542
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Corwith Township
$158,542
Otsego County
$207,381
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 Corwith Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $29,024 $31,745 $30,838
Lower 20% $41,000 $56,323 $57,668
Middle 20% $70,435 $84,378 $90,609
Upper 20% $105,375 $124,204 $142,884
Top 5% threshold $158,167 $229,349 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $12,475 $18,744 $15,975
Lower 20% $33,138 $45,408 $44,010
Middle 20% $56,060 $68,651 $73,247
Upper 20% $84,759 $102,809 $113,771
Top 20% $158,542 $207,381 $246,499
Top 5% $255,656 $345,025 $431,408
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.62% 4.23% 3.24%
Lower 20% 9.61% 10.25% 8.92%
Middle 20% 16.25% 15.5% 14.84%
Upper 20% 24.57% 23.21% 23.05%
Top 20% 45.96% 46.81% 49.95%
Top 5% 18.53% 19.47% 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 Corwith Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 652 White households (87.6% of all households), the median household income is $53,125.
Black
Among the 29 Black or African American households (3.9% 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 Corwith Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Otsego County and Michigan.
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
All Residents $57,308 $68,183 $72,875
White $53,125 $67,548 $77,815
Black or African American $— $— $45,398
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $57,731
Asian $— $— $108,469
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $86,250
Some Other Race $— $53,456 $63,556
Two or more races (Multiracial) $56,250 $105,208 $69,346
Hispanic or Latino $— $— $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

18.9%
18.9% of residents, or 317 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Corwith Township
18.9%
Otsego County
8%
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

4.4%
4.4% of full-time, year-round workers, or 23 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Corwith Township
4.4%
Otsego County
1.4%
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

32.7%
32.7% of children under 18, or 123 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Corwith Township
32.7%
Otsego County
10.4%
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

11.8%
11.8% of adults aged 65 and older, or 36 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Corwith Township
11.8%
Otsego County
8.7%
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
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
Overall poverty rate 18.9% 8% 13.2%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 32.7% 10.4% 17.6%
Under 5 years 69.5% 16.7% 19.3%
5 to 17 years 25.9% 8.6% 17.1%
18 to 64 years 15.8% 6.9% 12.7%
18 to 34 years 15.8% 6.1% 15.8%
35 to 64 years 15.8% 7.3% 10.9%
65 years and over 11.8% 8.7% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 17.8% 6.3% 12%
Female 20.4% 9.8% 14.4%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 4.4% 1.4% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 8.1% 7.1% 15.5%
Did not work 31.4% 15.5% 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

15.6%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
15.6%
Family
15%
Nonfamily
16.7%
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

15%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
15%
Married-couple
13.4%
Other families
19%
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 Corwith Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 15% 5.1% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years 50% 8.2% 30%
Householder 25 to 44 years 23.8% 9.8% 13.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 14.1% 2.3% 6.6%
Householder 65 years and over 0.9% 3.3% 5.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 16.7% 16.6% 20.5%
Householder under 25 years 16.7% 10.3% 36.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 6.8% 14.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 12.4% 19.4% 24%
Householder 65 years and over 33.3% 20.4% 18.4%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
19.5% of White residents, or 304 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
23.7% of Black or African American residents, or 9 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 Corwith Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Corwith Township and peer geographies.
Corwith Township Otsego County Michigan
All Residents 18.9% 8% 13.2%
White 19.5% 8.2% 10.5%
Black or African American 23.7% 15.1% 26.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 100% 6.3% 19.7%
Asian 0% 0% 10.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 16.6%
Some Other Race —% 0% 19%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 5.4% 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 3.8% 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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