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Ellington Township, MI

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

Population

1,146
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

51.1
years ∙ half population younger than 51.1, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
27.6%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0.4%
foreign-born population
99.6%Native
0.4% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Ellington Township is a township in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States.
Location
Township in Tuscola County, MI, US
Co-ordinates
DEC43.538575° N, 83.281322° W
DMS43° 32′ 18.87″ N, 83° 16′ 52.76″ W

Population Density & area

32.37/sq mi (12.48/km²)
Total Area
35.6 sq mi (92.4 km²)
Land Area
35.4 sq mi (91.8 km²) · 99.37%
Water Area
0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) · 0.63%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

50% male
Male 50%
Female 50%
males per 100 females
Ellington Township 100
Tuscola County 103.4
Michigan 98.2

Nativity

0.4%
foreign-born population
99.6%Native
0.4% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Ellington Township 0.4%
Tuscola County 0.9%
Michigan 7.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

51.1
years ∙ half population younger than 51.1, half older
Ellington Township
51.1
Tuscola County
44.8
Michigan
40.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
86.9
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Ellington Township 86.9
Tuscola County 72.4
Michigan 66.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 19.5% 20.1% 21.2%
Working age (18-64) 53.4% 58% 60.2%
Senior (65+) 27.1% 21.9% 18.6%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 86.9 72.4 66.3
Child dependency ratio 36.4 34.6 35.3
Old-age dependency ratio 50.6 37.8 31
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
84.1%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
Hispanic
2.3%
Other
12.7%
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
27.6%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Ellington Township 27.6%
Tuscola County 16%
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 Ellington Township population
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Hispanic or Latino 2.3% 3.8% 5.9%
Mexican 1.7% 3.1% 4%
Puerto Rican 0.4% 0.1% 0.5%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.1% 0.4% 1.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 97.7% 96.2% 94.1%
One race 85% 93.2% 89.6%
White 84.1% 91.5% 72.4%
Black or African American 0.6% 1% 13.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Asian 0.3% 0.4% 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.1% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 12.7% 3% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

76% family
Family 76%
Non family 24%
% family households
Ellington Township 76%
Tuscola County 63.9%
Michigan 62.4%

Average household size

2.6
persons per household
Ellington Township
2.6
Tuscola County
2.43
Michigan
2.42

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Ellington Township population
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Total households 441 21,498 4,076,369
Average houshold size 2.6 2.43 2.42
Family households 335 13,728 2,545,621
Average family size 3.02 3.02 3.05
Married couple family 253 10,922 1,878,767
Other families 82 2,806 666,854
Male householder 31 1,156 199,150
Female householder 51 1,650 467,704
Non-family households 106 7,770 1,530,748
One-person households 106 6,631 1,250,418
Male householder 45 3,106 583,425
Senior (65+) living alone 30 1,158 188,594
Female householder 61 3,525 666,993
Senior (65+) living alone 34 2,053 349,637
Other living arrangements 0 1,139 280,330

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

476
housing units
Ellington Township 476
Tuscola County 24,011
Michigan 4,622,236

Occupancy status

92.6% occupied
Occupied 92.6%
Vacant 7.4%
vacancy rate
Ellington Township 7.4%
Tuscola County 10.5%
Michigan 11.8%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

87%
Single family houses
Single family houses
87%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
13%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1977
Half of houses were built before 1977, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
16.6%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
14%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
55.9%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
13.5%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.5 6 5.9
1–3 rooms 6.9% 6.8% 10.5%
4–6 rooms 43.7% 54.2% 51.9%
7+ rooms 49.3% 39% 37.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.4% 1.6%
1 bedroom 4.8% 4.5% 8.9%
2 bedrooms 18.5% 25.1% 24.6%
3 bedrooms 52.7% 50.8% 43.5%
4+ bedrooms 24% 18.3% 21.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1977 1971 1972
Total housing units 476 24,011 4,622,236
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

89.8% owners
Renter-occupied 10.2%
Owner-occupied 89.8%
homeownership rate
Ellington Township 89.8%
Tuscola County 86.4%
Michigan 73.2%

Average household size

2.59
Owner-occupied
2.71
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Ellington Township 2.59
Tuscola County 2.46
Michigan 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Total occupied units 441 21,498 4,076,369
Year moved in
2020 or later 8.4% 15.8% 21%
2010 to 2019 19.3% 31% 39.5%
2000 to 2009 27.4% 17.3% 16%
1999 or earlier 44.9% 35.8% 23.4%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 98.5% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.2% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 1.4% 6.2% 7%
1 vehicle 17.9% 28.8% 34.8%
2 vehicles 45.4% 37.5% 38.3%
3 or more vehicles 35.4% 27.5% 19.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 75.8% 80.3% 83.6%
Electricity 9.5% 8.4% 12.1%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 6.1% 3.3% 0.8%
All other fuels 7% 7.3% 3%
No fuel used 1.6% 0.7% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.7% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.9% 0.7%
No telephone service available 0.9% 0.8% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$172,900
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Ellington Township
$172,900
Tuscola County
$149,500
Michigan
$231,600

Housing Cost Burden

18.7%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
18.7%
Owners without a mortgage
5.9%
Renters
0%
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
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Property value
Median Value $172,900 $149,500 $231,600
Under $100,000 24.2% 28.4% 16.8%
$100,000 - $200,000 34.6% 40.1% 24.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 21.7% 20.3% 23.4%
$300,000 - $500,000 18.2% 8.9% 24.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 1.3% 1.7% 9.2%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.6% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 39.9% 50.2% 57.8%
Without a mortgage 60.1% 49.8% 42.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,434 $1,231 $1,569
Without a mortgage $538 $511 $602
Gross rent
Median rent $867 $819 $1,129

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

20.7%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Ellington Township 20.7%
Tuscola County 16.3%
Michigan 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

10.2%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Ellington Township 10.2%
Tuscola County 7.4%
Michigan 8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

246
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
4.1%
K–12
81.3%
College / Undergraduate
13%
Graduate / Professional
1.6%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

46.2%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Ellington Township
46.2%
Tuscola County
24.1%
Michigan
41.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Total enrolled (age 3+) 246 10,526 2,312,914
Nursery / preschool 4.1% 6.3% 5.6%
K–12 81.3% 76.7% 67.9%
Kindergarten 3.3% 4.9% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 21.5% 20.2% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 46.3% 23.6% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 10.2% 28% 22.2%
College or graduate school 14.6% 17% 26.5%
College, undergraduate 13% 15.1% 21.1%
Graduate, professional school 1.6% 1.9% 5.4%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 46.2% 24.1% 41.1%
School type
Public school 91.1% 86.1% 85.2%
Private school 8.9% 13.9% 14.8%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

871
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
9.3%
HS graduate
43.9%
Some college no degree
15.6%
Associates degree
9.6%
Bachelors degree
14.4%
Graduate or professional degree
6.3%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
75% · 25%
9th-12th, no diploma
58% · 42%
HS graduate
49.5% · 50.5%
Some college no degree
47.8% · 52.2%
Associates degree
21.4% · 78.6%
Bachelors degree
48% · 52%
Graduate or professional degree
65.5% · 34.5%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Population (25+) 871 38,632 7,008,507
Less than 9th grade 0.9% 1.6% 2.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 9.3% 5.8% 5.4%
High school diploma or GED 43.9% 45.3% 28%
Some college, no degree 15.6% 20.3% 21.9%
Associate's degree 9.6% 10.7% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 20.7% 16.3% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 14.4% 10.4% 19.7%
Graduate or professional 6.3% 5.9% 12.7%
High School or higher 89.8% 92.6% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$46,950
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$47,031
Some college or associates
$32,813
Bachelors degree
$80,000
Graduate or professional degree
$66,500

Poverty Rate

7.2%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
0%
HS graduate
6.8%
Some college or associates
10.5%
Bachelors degree or higher
7.2%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $46,950 $44,500 $50,316
Less than high school graduate $— $33,176 $31,851
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $47,031 $39,231 $37,777
Some college or associate's degree $32,813 $41,972 $44,844
Bachelor's degree $80,000 $61,917 $66,893
Graduate or professional degree $66,500 $76,964 $85,195
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 0% 22% 27.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 6.8% 14.1% 15.2%
Some college or associate's degree 10.5% 8.7% 10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 7.2% 5.9% 4.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

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

Adult Population (16+)

934
residents 16 years and over
Ellington Township 934
Tuscola County 43,779
Michigan 8,197,132

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
53.4%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Ellington Township 53.4%
Tuscola County 51.2%
Michigan 57.7%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

44.4
years ∙ half are younger than 44.4, half older
Ellington Township
44.4
Tuscola County
40.5
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

55.6% male
Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Ellington Township 44.4
Tuscola County 44.8
Michigan 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Ellington Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Total labor force 514 23,861 5,024,003
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 1.6% 4.7% 4.7%
20 to 24 years 7.6% 9.6% 10.2%
25 to 29 years 7.2% 10.8% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 7% 10.4% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 24.5% 21.4% 20.2%
45 to 54 years 17.7% 19.8% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 14% 9.8% 9.5%
60 to 64 years 10.9% 8.9% 7.7%
65 to 74 years 7.6% 4% 5.2%
75 years and over 1.9% 0.7% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 55.6% 55.2% 52.5%
Female 44.4% 44.8% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

55%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Ellington Township
55%
Tuscola County
54.5%
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

64.3%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
46.6%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Ellington Township 46.6%
Tuscola County 49.3%
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 Ellington Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 33.3% 45.9% 44.9%
20 to 24 years 100% 84.3% 77%
25 to 29 years 64.9% 83.7% 83.5%
30 to 34 years 85.7% 81% 83.1%
35 to 44 years 82.9% 83.2% 82.7%
45 to 54 years 71.7% 72.3% 81.3%
55 to 59 years 75.8% 64% 72.2%
60 to 64 years 63.6% 46.4% 54.7%
65 to 74 years 18% 13.7% 23.2%
75 years and over 10.8% 3.8% 6.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 64.3% 59.6% 65.4%
Female 46.6% 49.3% 57.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 52.6% 54.2% 60.9%
Black or African American —% 59.5% 59.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 39.5% 57.6%
Asian 0% 51.7% 67%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 75% 76.2%
Some Other Race —% 54.5% 64%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 96.4% 62.1% 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 57.1% 65.1% 69%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

2.9%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Ellington Township
2.9%
Tuscola County
6%
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

4.2%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
1.3%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Ellington Township 4.2%
Tuscola County 7.6%
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 Ellington Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 17.2% 14.2%
20 to 24 years 12.8% 16.4% 9.7%
25 to 29 years 10.8% 5.6% 6.3%
30 to 34 years 8.3% 3.7% 5.6%
35 to 44 years 0% 3.7% 4.8%
45 to 54 years 0% 3.7% 4.2%
55 to 59 years 0% 3.1% 4.1%
60 to 64 years 5.4% 8.1% 4%
65 to 74 years 0% 1.6% 4.3%
75 years and over 0% 0% 3.7%
By gender
Male 4.2% 7.6% 5.8%
Female 1.3% 3.9% 5.6%
By race, ethnicity
White 3.3% 6.1% 4.6%
Black or African American —% 2.3% 12.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 7.3%
Asian —% 0% 3.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 11.3%
Some Other Race —% 0% 6.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 7.2% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 5.7% 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

499
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Ellington Township 499
Tuscola County 22,434
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

74%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Ellington Township 74%
Tuscola 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 Ellington 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 23.8%
Health care and social assistance 21.8%
Educational services 11.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 36.5% of 274 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 36.4% of 225 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 Ellington Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Total employed population 499 22,434 4,732,153
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 1.2% 3.1% 1%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.1%
Construction 5.8% 8.4% 5.9%
Manufacturing 23.8% 19.3% 18.2%
Wholesale trade 0.6% 1.7% 2%
Retail trade 5% 13.2% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 2.4% 5.3% 4%
Utilities 0.4% 1.1% 0.8%
Information 0.4% 0.9% 1.2%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 2.2% 2.8% 4.4%
Real estate and leasing 2% 0.7% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 1.6% 3.4% 6.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 3.8% 2.5% 3.9%
Education and health services
Educational services 11.4% 6.5% 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 21.8% 16.7% 14.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 2.4% 0.9% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 2.6% 5.9% 6.7%
Other services 8.6% 4.3% 4.5%
Government 3.8% 3.2% 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

74.9% Private
Government 13.6%
Private Employment 74.9%
Self Employed 11.4%
Private employment (%)
Ellington Township 74.9%
Tuscola County 80.1%
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

11.4%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 4.8%
Unincorporated business 6.6%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Ellington Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Private wage & salary 74.9% 80.1% 79.7%
For-profit company employees 63.5% 72.3% 69.7%
Not-for-profit employees 11.4% 7.8% 9.9%
Self-employed 11.4% 7.7% 8.8%
Incorporated business 4.8% 2.4% 3.4%
Unincorporated business 6.6% 5% 5.2%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.4% 0.2%
Government 13.6% 12.1% 11.6%
Local government 10.4% 7.2% 6.3%
State government 2.6% 2.8% 3.6%
Federal government 0.6% 2.1% 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

7.8% WFH
Work from home 7.8%
Commute to work 92.2%
Working from home (%)
Ellington Township 7.8%
Tuscola County 5%
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

25.6 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Ellington Township 25.6
Tuscola County 29.6
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 Ellington Township
Employed residents 16+.
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Total employed population 499 22,434 4,732,153
Worked from home 7.8% 5% 13.5%
Drove Alone 79.9% 82.8% 74.3%
Carpooled 7.6% 9.5% 7.9%
Public transportation 0% 0.3% 0.9%
Walked 0% 1.5% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 4.7% 0.9% 1.4%
Commuting population 450 20,873 4,015,497
Mean travel time (minutes) 25.6 29.6 24.2
Less than 5 minutes 4.2% 5% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 37.3% 22.6% 25.7%
15 to 29 minutes 19.8% 30.8% 38.5%
30 to 44 minutes 19.8% 19.5% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 11.3% 10.9% 6.9%
60 to 89 minutes 4% 6% 4.1%
90 minutes or more 3.6% 5.2% 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

$56,750
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Ellington Township $56,750
Tuscola County $51,655
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

65 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Ellington Township 65¢
Tuscola County 84¢
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 Ellington Township, MI workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$79,167
Workers in Administrative and waste services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Administrative and waste services $79,167
Retail trade $75,000
Manufacturing $71,250
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 Retail trade earn the highest median earnings — $88,438, compared to $68,750 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Government earn the highest median earnings — $57,917, compared to $44,688 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 Ellington Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Median Earnings $56,750 $51,655 $60,916
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $45,588 $45,667
Mining and logging $— $— $77,279
Construction $50,000 $62,794 $60,962
Manufacturing $71,250 $56,536 $69,884
Wholesale trade $— $50,625 $66,576
Retail trade $75,000 $42,477 $42,584
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $51,250 $62,708 $58,107
Utilities $— $91,250 $96,919
Information $— $62,875 $67,392
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $33,333 $51,250 $71,819
Real estate and leasing $— $47,589 $59,925
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $54,500 $61,350 $86,425
Corporate management $— $— $89,837
Administrative and waste services $79,167 $54,018 $48,376
Education and health services
Educational services $46,667 $49,922 $63,401
Health care and social assistance $42,083 $51,047 $56,455
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $55,515 $46,931
Accommodation and food services $25,417 $26,636 $34,535
Other services $47,250 $42,578 $48,144
Government $57,917 $65,078 $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

$77,917
Workers in State government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
State government $77,917
Own incorporated business $62,813
Nonprofit organization $57,917
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 State government roles earn the highest median earnings — $77,917, compared to $68,750 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $47,188, compared to $44,688 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 Ellington Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $55,417 $51,474 $59,627
Not-for-profit employees $57,917 $53,500 $62,909
Self-employed
Incorporated business $62,813 $58,438 $71,950
Unincorporated business $13,333 $37,125 $46,301
Government
Local government $46,607 $56,078 $63,834
State government $77,917 $59,018 $69,791
Federal government $— $60,313 $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 Ellington Township, MI workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$195,054
Workers in Management occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Management $195,054
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $84,063
Education, training and library $80,625
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $195,543 versus $68,750 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $84,063 versus $44,688 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 Ellington Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Median earnings(Total) $56,750 $51,655 $60,916
Management and business
Management $195,054 $71,250 $91,295
Business and finance $64,219 $69,091 $79,710
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $78,438 $94,508
Architecture and engineering $— $88,611 $102,752
Sciences $— $80,250 $71,403
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $65,833 $56,667 $60,163
Legal $— $59,063 $101,816
Education, Training and Library $80,625 $56,250 $61,490
Arts, design and media $— $36,625 $65,416
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $84,063 $89,528 $88,789
Health technicians $— $48,583 $52,396
Healthcare support $28,875 $39,583 $36,717
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $29,167 $56,329
Law enforcement $— $54,125 $77,261
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $25,995 $31,198
Building and grounds cleaning $67,500 $35,898 $36,377
Personal care and service $— $28,480 $33,716
Sales and office
Sales $— $44,113 $56,778
Office and Administrative Support $45,625 $47,043 $47,605
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $45,341 $40,725
Construction and extraction $72,500 $63,519 $58,358
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $67,500 $67,200 $60,730
Production and transportation
Production $54,063 $44,821 $49,120
Transportation $41,250 $54,167 $54,230
Material moving $32,045 $45,694 $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

$82,250
Median household income in Ellington Township
Median household income (USD)
Ellington Township
$82,250
Tuscola County
$63,811
Michigan
$72,875
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Ellington 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

$35,336
Per capita income in Ellington Township
Per capita income (USD)
Ellington Township
$35,336
Tuscola County
$32,616
Michigan
$40,735
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Ellington 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

$90,106
Average household income in Ellington Township
Avg household income (USD)
Ellington Township
$90,106
Tuscola County
$77,133
Michigan
$98,700
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Ellington 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

$90,106
Mean household income
$82,250
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Ellington Township $7,856
Tuscola County $13,322
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 Ellington Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Ellington Township and peer geographies.
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Total households 441 21,498 4,076,369
Median household income $82,250 $63,811 $72,875
Mean household income $90,106 $77,133 $98,700
Mean-median gap $7,856 $13,322 $25,825
Family households 335 13,728 2,545,621
Median family income $90,104 $78,673 $93,357
Mean family income $100,105 $90,927 $119,824
Mean-median gap $10,001 $12,254 $26,467
Non-family households 106 7,770 1,530,748
Median non-family income $26,667 $39,139 $43,188
Mean non-family income $46,688 $49,428 $59,549
Mean-median gap $20,021 $10,289 $16,361
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $35,336 $32,616 $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

67.8%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Ellington Township
67.8%
Tuscola County
66.5%
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
47.4% of households (209) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $22,322
SSI (disability)
11.8% of households (52) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $10,988
Cash Assistance
3.9% of households (17) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $10,988
SNAP / Food Stamps
10% of households (44) 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 Ellington Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Total households 441 21,498 4,076,369
Wage-based income
With earnings 68% 67% 74%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 47% 43% 35%
Average social security income $22,322 $24,061 $25,306
Retirement income 38% 34% 28%
Average retirement income $20,733 $22,766 $28,787
SSI (Supplemental security) 12% 8% 6%
Average SSI income $10,988 $11,976 $11,875
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 10% 14% 14%
Cash assistance 4% 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

$90,104
Family households earn $90,104, compared to $26,667 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$82,250
Family households
$90,104
Nonfamily households
$26,667
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

$98,375
Married-couple families earn $98,375, compared to $78,333 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$90,104
Married-couple families
$98,375
Other family types
$78,333
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 Ellington Township
Median household and family income by household size in Ellington Township, compared with peer geographies.
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Total households 441 21,498 4,076,369
Household income by size
1-person $26,667 $34,785 $38,062
2-person $79,583 $68,707 $82,268
3-person $118,125 $97,500 $100,664
4-person $96,250 $92,004 $117,396
5-person $213,315 $108,403 $114,011
6-person $98,750 $93,750 $102,498
7-person or more $— $93,125 $100,623
Total families 335 13,728 2,545,621
Family income by size
2-person $77,417 $67,520 $80,783
3-person $97,917 $96,743 $100,388
4-person $94,167 $92,344 $119,786
5-person $213,152 $109,550 $115,892
6-person $— $82,583 $101,267
7-person or more $— $94,522 $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

41.9%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.24%
of all household income
Top 20%
41.9%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.24% — meaning the top 20% hold 9.9 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%

$270,550
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
16.19%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
15.01%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $270,550 and hold 15.01% of all household income — about the same as the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 16.19%
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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
27.1%
$50K - $100K
40.3%
$100K - $150K
19.7%
$150K - $200K
5.4%
Over $200K
7.5%
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

32.6%
of all households, 144 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Ellington Township 32.6%
Tuscola County 25.9%
Michigan 35.4%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Ellington Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Ellington Township, compared with peer geographies.
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Median household income $82,250 $63,811 $72,875
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 1.4% 4.1% 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 4.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.6% 8.6% 6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.1% 8.4% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.7% 13.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 20.1% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 22.2% 15.3% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.7% 17.1% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 5.4% 8.6%
$200,000 or more 7.5% 3.4% 9.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 21.4% 25.3% 23.1%
Share below $75,000 45.2% 58.8% 51.3%
Share above $100,000 32.6% 25.9% 35.4%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.37
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Ellington Township 0.37
Tuscola County 0.41
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

$188,782
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Ellington Township
$188,782
Tuscola County
$171,864
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 Ellington Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $32,583 $28,846 $30,838
Lower 20% $68,273 $51,303 $57,668
Middle 20% $95,750 $76,589 $90,609
Upper 20% $124,083 $112,679 $142,884
Top 5% threshold $213,690 $177,897 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $19,088 $16,151 $15,975
Lower 20% $53,838 $40,180 $44,010
Middle 20% $81,950 $63,837 $73,247
Upper 20% $106,873 $93,631 $113,771
Top 20% $188,782 $171,864 $246,499
Top 5% $270,550 $272,510 $431,408
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.24% 4.19% 3.24%
Lower 20% 11.95% 10.42% 8.92%
Middle 20% 18.19% 16.55% 14.84%
Upper 20% 23.72% 24.28% 23.05%
Top 20% 41.9% 44.56% 49.95%
Top 5% 15.01% 17.66% 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 Ellington Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 410 White households (93% of all households), the median household income is $77,045.
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 Ellington Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Tuscola County and Michigan.
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
All Residents $82,250 $63,811 $72,875
White $77,045 $64,294 $77,815
Black or African American $— $22,692 $45,398
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $57,731
Asian $— $52,679 $108,469
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $86,250
Some Other Race $— $44,400 $63,556
Two or more races (Multiracial) $213,315 $59,076 $69,346
Hispanic or Latino $73,333 $65,221 $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

6.6%
6.6% of residents, or 75 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Ellington Township
6.6%
Tuscola County
12.8%
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

3%
3% of full-time, year-round workers, or 11 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Ellington Township
3%
Tuscola County
1.7%
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

4.1%
4.1% of children under 18, or 9 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Ellington Township
4.1%
Tuscola County
16.1%
Michigan
17.6%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

13.9%
13.9% of adults aged 65 and older, or 43 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Ellington Township
13.9%
Tuscola County
9.2%
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
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
Overall poverty rate 6.6% 12.8% 13.2%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 4.1% 16.1% 17.6%
Under 5 years 0% 15% 19.3%
5 to 17 years 4.7% 16.4% 17.1%
18 to 64 years 3.8% 13.1% 12.7%
18 to 34 years 4% 13.4% 15.8%
35 to 64 years 3.7% 12.9% 10.9%
65 years and over 13.9% 9.2% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 5.6% 11.7% 12%
Female 7.6% 14% 14.4%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 3% 1.7% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 3.1% 14.2% 15.5%
Did not work 12.3% 19.3% 21%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

8.4%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
8.4%
Family
6.3%
Nonfamily
15.1%
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
8.3%
Other families
0%
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 Ellington Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 6.3% 9.2% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years —% 22.7% 30%
Householder 25 to 44 years 3.7% 14.6% 13.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 3.7% 6.9% 6.6%
Householder 65 years and over 9.7% 5.5% 5.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 15.1% 19.2% 20.5%
Householder under 25 years —% 11.9% 36.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 11.2% 14.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 15.2% 26.4% 24%
Householder 65 years and over 17.2% 16.6% 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
7.4% of White residents, or 73 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
0% 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 Ellington Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Ellington Township and peer geographies.
Ellington Township Tuscola County Michigan
All Residents 6.6% 12.8% 13.2%
White 7.4% 12.7% 10.5%
Black or African American 0% 39.5% 26.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 25.2% 19.7%
Asian 0% 15.8% 10.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 33.3% 16.6%
Some Other Race —% 1.8% 19%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.3% 11.2% 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2% 7.8% 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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