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Hartwick Township, MI

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

Population

764
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

39.5
years ∙ half population younger than 39.5, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
13.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

3.7%
foreign-born population
96.3%Native
3.7% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Hartwick Township is a township in Osceola County, Michigan, United States.
Location
Township in Osceola County, MI, US
Co-ordinates
DEC44.023232° N, 85.256654° W
DMS44° 01′ 23.64″ N, 85° 15′ 23.95″ W

Population Density & area

21.83/sq mi (8.42/km²)
Total Area
35.5 sq mi (91.9 km²)
Land Area
35 sq mi (90.7 km²) · 98.7%
Water Area
0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) · 1.3%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

54.7% male
Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%
males per 100 females
Hartwick Township 120.8
Osceola County 104.7
Michigan 98.2

Nativity

3.7%
foreign-born population
96.3%Native
3.7% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Hartwick Township 3.7%
Osceola County 0.9%
Michigan 7.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

39.5
years ∙ half population younger than 39.5, half older
Hartwick Township
39.5
Osceola County
43.9
Michigan
40.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
128.7
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Hartwick Township 128.7
Osceola County 79.6
Michigan 66.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 31.5% 22.3% 21.2%
Working age (18-64) 43.8% 55.7% 60.2%
Senior (65+) 24.7% 22% 18.6%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 128.7 79.6 66.3
Child dependency ratio 72.2 40 35.3
Old-age dependency ratio 56.6 39.6 31
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
92.8%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.8%
Other
3.4%
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
13.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Hartwick Township 13.7%
Osceola County 15.9%
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 Hartwick Township population
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Hispanic or Latino 1.8% 2.1% 5.9%
Mexican 1.2% 1.3% 4%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.4% 0.5%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.7% 0.4% 1.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 98.2% 97.9% 94.1%
One race 95.3% 94.2% 89.6%
White 92.8% 91.6% 72.4%
Black or African American 2% 1.1% 13.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Asian 0% 0.4% 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0.5% 0.8% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.9% 3.7% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

70.4% family
Family 70.4%
Non family 29.6%
% family households
Hartwick Township 70.4%
Osceola County 66.8%
Michigan 62.4%

Average household size

2.94
persons per household
Hartwick Township
2.94
Osceola County
2.44
Michigan
2.42

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Hartwick Township population
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Total households 260 9,356 4,076,369
Average houshold size 2.94 2.44 2.42
Family households 183 6,250 2,545,621
Average family size 3.51 2.91 3.05
Married couple family 147 4,943 1,878,767
Other families 36 1,307 666,854
Male householder 8 494 199,150
Female householder 28 813 467,704
Non-family households 77 3,106 1,530,748
One-person households 62 2,512 1,250,418
Male householder 32 1,289 583,425
Senior (65+) living alone 16 513 188,594
Female householder 30 1,223 666,993
Senior (65+) living alone 25 725 349,637
Other living arrangements 15 594 280,330

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

416
housing units
Hartwick Township 416
Osceola County 12,638
Michigan 4,622,236

Occupancy status

62.5% occupied
Occupied 62.5%
Vacant 37.5%
vacancy rate
Hartwick Township 37.5%
Osceola County 26%
Michigan 11.8%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

90.6%
Single family houses
Single family houses
90.6%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
9.4%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1982
Half of houses were built before 1982, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
11.8%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
17.3%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
48.5%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
22.3%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.1 5.6 5.9
1–3 rooms 9.2% 11.1% 10.5%
4–6 rooms 63.2% 56.8% 51.9%
7+ rooms 27.7% 32.1% 37.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 1% 2.7% 1.6%
1 bedroom 8.9% 8.2% 8.9%
2 bedrooms 45.9% 28.8% 24.6%
3 bedrooms 29.6% 41.6% 43.5%
4+ bedrooms 14.7% 18.7% 21.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1982 1978 1972
Total housing units 416 12,638 4,622,236
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

93.1% owners
Renter-occupied 6.9%
Owner-occupied 93.1%
homeownership rate
Hartwick Township 93.1%
Osceola County 83.7%
Michigan 73.2%

Average household size

2.74
Owner-occupied
5.61
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Hartwick Township 2.74
Osceola County 2.48
Michigan 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Total occupied units 260 9,356 4,076,369
Year moved in
2020 or later 9.7% 17.7% 21%
2010 to 2019 31.9% 37.4% 39.5%
2000 to 2009 15.8% 17.5% 16%
1999 or earlier 42.7% 27.5% 23.4%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 91.2% 98% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 8.8% 1.6% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0% 0.4% 0.4%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 7.3% 7% 7%
1 vehicle 19.6% 29.6% 34.8%
2 vehicles 47.7% 39.8% 38.3%
3 or more vehicles 25.4% 23.6% 19.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 60.4% 69.8% 83.6%
Electricity 5% 6.5% 12.1%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 1.2% 2.3% 0.8%
All other fuels 33.5% 20.4% 3%
No fuel used 0% 0.9% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.5% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.8% 0.7%
No telephone service available 5% 0.9% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$160,000
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Hartwick Township
$160,000
Osceola County
$155,400
Michigan
$231,600

Housing Cost Burden

22.8%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
22.8%
Owners without a mortgage
7.1%
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
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Property value
Median Value $160,000 $155,400 $231,600
Under $100,000 21.5% 28.5% 16.8%
$100,000 - $200,000 41.3% 35.9% 24.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 21.5% 20.1% 23.4%
$300,000 - $500,000 13.2% 11.7% 24.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 2.5% 3.2% 9.2%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.6% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 36.4% 48.1% 57.8%
Without a mortgage 63.6% 51.9% 42.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,182 $1,186 $1,569
Without a mortgage $497 $479 $602
Gross rent
Median rent $— $807 $1,129

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

23.2%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Hartwick Township 23.2%
Osceola County 16.6%
Michigan 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

11.1%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Hartwick Township 11.1%
Osceola County 9.9%
Michigan 8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

209
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
19.1%
K–12
73.2%
College / Undergraduate
7.7%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

10.7%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Hartwick Township
10.7%
Osceola County
15%
Michigan
41.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Total enrolled (age 3+) 209 4,580 2,312,914
Nursery / preschool 19.1% 5.6% 5.6%
K–12 73.2% 82.1% 67.9%
Kindergarten 1.4% 5% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 31.6% 24.3% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 21.5% 26% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 18.7% 26.9% 22.2%
College or graduate school 7.7% 12.3% 26.5%
College, undergraduate 7.7% 10.6% 21.1%
Graduate, professional school 0% 1.7% 5.4%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 10.7% 15% 41.1%
School type
Public school 84.2% 82.2% 85.2%
Private school 15.8% 17.8% 14.8%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

495
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
8.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college no degree
21.4%
Associates degree
7.9%
Bachelors degree
14.1%
Graduate or professional degree
9.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
43.2% · 56.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
81.8% · 18.2%
HS graduate
60% · 40%
Some college no degree
56.6% · 43.4%
Associates degree
7.7% · 92.3%
Bachelors degree
42.9% · 57.1%
Graduate or professional degree
42.2% · 57.8%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Population (25+) 495 16,476 7,008,507
Less than 9th grade 8.9% 3.6% 2.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 2.2% 6.3% 5.4%
High school diploma or GED 36.4% 39.6% 28%
Some college, no degree 21.4% 24.1% 21.9%
Associate's degree 7.9% 9.9% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 23.2% 16.6% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 14.1% 11.2% 19.7%
Graduate or professional 9.1% 5.4% 12.7%
High School or higher 88.9% 90.2% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$46,705
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$39,038
HS graduate
$51,538
Some college or associates
$35,750
Bachelors degree
$48,167
Graduate or professional degree
$52,083

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
56.4%
HS graduate
8.3%
Some college or associates
2.1%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $46,705 $42,074 $50,316
Less than high school graduate $39,038 $37,237 $31,851
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $51,538 $37,527 $37,777
Some college or associate's degree $35,750 $40,657 $44,844
Bachelor's degree $48,167 $53,036 $66,893
Graduate or professional degree $52,083 $64,464 $85,195
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 56.4% 36.6% 27.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 8.3% 15.7% 15.2%
Some college or associate's degree 2.1% 12.1% 10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 4.2% 4.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

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

Adult Population (16+)

543
residents 16 years and over
Hartwick Township 543
Osceola County 18,679
Michigan 8,197,132

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
49.9%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Hartwick Township 49.9%
Osceola County 49.8%
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)

45.2
years ∙ half are younger than 45.2, half older
Hartwick Township
45.2
Osceola County
41
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

57.3% male
Male 57.3%
Female 42.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Hartwick Township 42.7
Osceola County 45.1
Michigan 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Hartwick Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Total labor force 274 9,954 5,024,003
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 5.8% 4.4% 4.7%
20 to 24 years 3.3% 8.4% 10.2%
25 to 29 years 6.6% 10.6% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 13.1% 10.9% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 19.7% 20.2% 20.2%
45 to 54 years 22.3% 18.9% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 9.1% 11.6% 9.5%
60 to 64 years 16.8% 7.7% 7.7%
65 to 74 years 2.6% 6.3% 5.2%
75 years and over 0.7% 1% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 57.3% 54.9% 52.5%
Female 42.7% 45.1% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

50.5%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Hartwick Township
50.5%
Osceola County
53.3%
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

55.5%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
45%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Hartwick Township 45%
Osceola County 48.8%
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 Hartwick Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 53.3% 40.3% 44.9%
20 to 24 years 50% 75% 77%
25 to 29 years 100% 84% 83.5%
30 to 34 years 100% 80.7% 83.1%
35 to 44 years 63.5% 78.2% 82.7%
45 to 54 years 84.7% 70.2% 81.3%
55 to 59 years 100% 71.7% 72.2%
60 to 64 years 65.7% 40.6% 54.7%
65 to 74 years 6.9% 20.1% 23.2%
75 years and over 2.3% 4.9% 6.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 55.5% 57.7% 65.4%
Female 45% 48.8% 57.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 49.8% 52.9% 60.9%
Black or African American 100% 56.7% 59.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 40.9% 57.6%
Asian —% 74% 67%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 76.2%
Some Other Race 100% 71% 64%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 22.7% 54% 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 100% 75.9% 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

1.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Hartwick Township
1.1%
Osceola County
6.4%
Michigan
5.7%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
2.6%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Hartwick Township 0%
Osceola County 6.5%
Michigan 5.8%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Hartwick Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 12.3% 14.2%
20 to 24 years 0% 10% 9.7%
25 to 29 years 0% 10.9% 6.3%
30 to 34 years 0% 6.2% 5.6%
35 to 44 years 5.6% 5.6% 4.8%
45 to 54 years 0% 4.5% 4.2%
55 to 59 years 0% 7.6% 4.1%
60 to 64 years 0% 2.7% 4%
65 to 74 years 0% 1.7% 4.3%
75 years and over 0% 0% 3.7%
By gender
Male 0% 6.5% 5.8%
Female 2.6% 6.2% 5.6%
By race, ethnicity
White 1.2% 6.2% 4.6%
Black or African American 0% 19.1% 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% 4.2% 6.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 8.2% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 8.1% 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

271
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Hartwick Township 271
Osceola County 9,293
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 (%)
Hartwick Township 74%
Osceola County 65%
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 Hartwick Township, MI workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 4 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 25.5%
Health care and social assistance 14.4%
Retail trade 12.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 24.2% of 157 employed male workers
Female
Manufacturing employs the most women — 27.2% of 114 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 Hartwick Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Total employed population 271 9,293 4,732,153
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 4.1% 4.1% 1%
Mining and logging 1.1% 0.8% 0.1%
Construction 8.1% 7.3% 5.9%
Manufacturing 25.5% 21.1% 18.2%
Wholesale trade 2.6% 2.3% 2%
Retail trade 12.9% 11.2% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 8.9% 3.8% 4%
Utilities 2.6% 1.8% 0.8%
Information 0.7% 0.8% 1.2%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 2.3% 4.4%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.6% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0.7% 1.5% 6.3%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 1.5% 3.2% 3.9%
Education and health services
Educational services 6.6% 7.4% 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 14.4% 14.2% 14.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0.7% 0.8% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 4.1% 6.1% 6.7%
Other services 0% 5.1% 4.5%
Government 5.5% 4.8% 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

67.9% Private
Government 14.4%
Private Employment 67.9%
Self Employed 17.7%
Private employment (%)
Hartwick Township 67.9%
Osceola County 74.5%
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

17.7%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 8.5%
Unincorporated business 9.2%
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 Hartwick Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Private wage & salary 67.9% 74.5% 79.7%
For-profit company employees 62% 64.7% 69.7%
Not-for-profit employees 5.9% 9.8% 9.9%
Self-employed 17.7% 10.8% 8.8%
Incorporated business 8.5% 3.6% 3.4%
Unincorporated business 9.2% 6.8% 5.2%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.3% 0.2%
Government 14.4% 14.8% 11.6%
Local government 9.2% 9.9% 6.3%
State government 3.3% 3.5% 3.6%
Federal government 1.8% 1.4% 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

2.6% WFH
Work from home 2.6%
Commute to work 97.4%
Working from home (%)
Hartwick Township 2.6%
Osceola County 6.2%
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

28.3 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Hartwick Township 28.3
Osceola County 25.8
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 Hartwick Township
Employed residents 16+.
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Total employed population 271 9,293 4,732,153
Worked from home 2.6% 6.2% 13.5%
Drove Alone 69.4% 78.2% 74.3%
Carpooled 19.6% 11.5% 7.9%
Public transportation 0.7% 0.2% 0.9%
Walked 6.6% 2.5% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1.1% 1.5% 1.4%
Commuting population 264 8,665 4,015,497
Mean travel time (minutes) 28.3 25.8 24.2
Less than 5 minutes 2.3% 5.2% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 20.1% 24% 25.7%
15 to 29 minutes 42.8% 36.8% 38.5%
30 to 44 minutes 17.8% 21.3% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 1.5% 3.6% 6.9%
60 to 89 minutes 15.5% 5.9% 4.1%
90 minutes or more 0% 3.3% 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

$49,583
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Hartwick Township $49,583
Osceola County $51,591
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

108 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Hartwick Township 108¢
Osceola County 88¢
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 Hartwick Township, MI workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$85,625
Workers in Health care and social assistance report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Health care and social assistance $85,625
Educational services $83,750
Construction $50,833
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 Construction earn the highest median earnings — $52,083, compared to $48,819 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $70,000, compared to $52,604 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 Hartwick Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Median Earnings $49,583 $51,591 $60,916
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $39,341 $45,667
Mining and logging $— $62,237 $77,279
Construction $50,833 $55,703 $60,962
Manufacturing $40,938 $47,625 $69,884
Wholesale trade $— $62,500 $66,576
Retail trade $39,712 $37,338 $42,584
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $49,500 $62,833 $58,107
Utilities $— $107,625 $96,919
Information $— $50,833 $67,392
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $67,292 $71,819
Real estate and leasing $— $100,993 $59,925
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $66,250 $86,425
Corporate management $— $— $89,837
Administrative and waste services $— $43,000 $48,376
Education and health services
Educational services $83,750 $70,511 $63,401
Health care and social assistance $85,625 $51,389 $56,455
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $95,893 $46,931
Accommodation and food services $— $29,063 $34,535
Other services $— $45,625 $48,144
Government $43,929 $61,806 $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

$54,167
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $54,167
Private company $48,542
Local government $44,125
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 Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $49,514, compared to $48,819 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $63,750, compared to $52,604 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 Hartwick Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $48,542 $48,693 $59,627
Not-for-profit employees $— $59,706 $62,909
Self-employed
Incorporated business $54,167 $60,066 $71,950
Unincorporated business $39,327 $39,526 $46,301
Government
Local government $44,125 $59,042 $63,834
State government $— $63,313 $69,791
Federal government $— $71,000 $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 Hartwick Township, MI workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$94,583
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $94,583
Management $62,083
Office and administrative support $60,208
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 — $95,625 versus $48,819 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Office and administrative support occupations earn the highest median earnings — $60,208 versus $52,604 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 Hartwick Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Median earnings(Total) $49,583 $51,591 $60,916
Management and business
Management $62,083 $80,369 $91,295
Business and finance $— $80,750 $79,710
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $65,250 $94,508
Architecture and engineering $— $72,333 $102,752
Sciences $— $73,438 $71,403
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $56,786 $60,163
Legal $— $44,545 $101,816
Education, Training and Library $— $67,321 $61,490
Arts, design and media $— $66,875 $65,416
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $94,583 $78,603 $88,789
Health technicians $— $52,045 $52,396
Healthcare support $— $35,865 $36,717
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $37,031 $56,329
Law enforcement $— $72,083 $77,261
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $23,580 $31,198
Building and grounds cleaning $— $37,500 $36,377
Personal care and service $— $36,484 $33,716
Sales and office
Sales $39,135 $43,021 $56,778
Office and Administrative Support $60,208 $43,681 $47,605
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $42,143 $39,023 $40,725
Construction and extraction $46,563 $54,716 $58,358
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $58,750 $51,042 $60,730
Production and transportation
Production $53,194 $46,109 $49,120
Transportation $— $65,577 $54,230
Material moving $47,583 $42,321 $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

$67,143
Median household income in Hartwick Township
Median household income (USD)
Hartwick Township
$67,143
Osceola County
$58,267
Michigan
$72,875
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Hartwick 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

$28,714
Per capita income in Hartwick Township
Per capita income (USD)
Hartwick Township
$28,714
Osceola County
$30,791
Michigan
$40,735
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Hartwick 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

$79,988
Average household income in Hartwick Township
Avg household income (USD)
Hartwick Township
$79,988
Osceola County
$75,575
Michigan
$98,700
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Hartwick 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

$79,988
Mean household income
$67,143
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Hartwick Township $12,845
Osceola County $17,308
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 Hartwick Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Hartwick Township and peer geographies.
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Total households 260 9,356 4,076,369
Median household income $67,143 $58,267 $72,875
Mean household income $79,988 $75,575 $98,700
Mean-median gap $12,845 $17,308 $25,825
Family households 183 6,250 2,545,621
Median family income $67,321 $70,366 $93,357
Mean family income $88,595 $87,290 $119,824
Mean-median gap $21,274 $16,924 $26,467
Non-family households 77 3,106 1,530,748
Median non-family income $48,125 $34,495 $43,188
Mean non-family income $45,687 $47,195 $59,549
Mean-median gap $-2,438 $12,700 $16,361
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $28,714 $30,791 $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

68.1%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Hartwick Township
68.1%
Osceola County
66.8%
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
47.3% of households (123) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $25,021
SSI (disability)
2.3% of households (6) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.1% of households (47) 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 Hartwick Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Total households 260 9,356 4,076,369
Wage-based income
With earnings 68% 67% 74%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 47% 44% 35%
Average social security income $25,021 $23,674 $25,306
Retirement income 34% 32% 28%
Average retirement income $24,787 $24,170 $28,787
SSI (Supplemental security) 2% 7% 6%
Average SSI income $— $10,850 $11,875
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 18% 15% 14%
Cash assistance 0% 3% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$67,321
Family households earn $67,321, compared to $48,125 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$67,143
Family households
$67,321
Nonfamily households
$48,125
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

$69,653
Married-couple families earn $69,653, compared to $56,000 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$67,321
Married-couple families
$69,653
Other family types
$56,000
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 Hartwick Township
Median household and family income by household size in Hartwick Township, compared with peer geographies.
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Total households 260 9,356 4,076,369
Household income by size
1-person $34,500 $28,991 $38,062
2-person $68,403 $61,513 $82,268
3-person $89,750 $80,221 $100,664
4-person $119,583 $85,000 $117,396
5-person $80,179 $85,625 $114,011
6-person $63,611 $89,375 $102,498
7-person or more $— $119,191 $100,623
Total families 183 6,250 2,545,621
Family income by size
2-person $56,375 $59,984 $80,783
3-person $— $69,961 $100,388
4-person $119,583 $91,486 $119,786
5-person $80,714 $89,688 $115,892
6-person $63,194 $88,125 $101,267
7-person or more $— $120,735 $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

45.25%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
6.07%
of all household income
Top 20%
45.25%
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 6.07% — meaning the top 20% hold 7.5 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%

$332,753
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
17.37%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
20.8%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $332,753 and hold 20.8% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 17.37%
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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
33.5%
$50K - $100K
47.7%
$100K - $150K
10.4%
$150K - $200K
5%
Over $200K
3.5%
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

18.9%
of all households, 49 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Hartwick Township 18.9%
Osceola County 23.5%
Michigan 35.4%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Hartwick Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Hartwick Township, compared with peer geographies.
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Median household income $67,143 $58,267 $72,875
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 1.2% 4.7% 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.5% 7.4% 6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% 9.2% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.9% 14.3% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 30.8% 21% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.9% 14.3% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.4% 14.3% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 5% 5.5% 8.6%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 3.7% 9.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 16.6% 26.8% 23.1%
Share below $75,000 64.3% 62.1% 51.3%
Share above $100,000 18.9% 23.5% 35.4%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.38
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Hartwick Township 0.38
Osceola County 0.43
Michigan 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$180,953
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Hartwick Township
$180,953
Osceola County
$178,088
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 Hartwick Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $38,173 $27,283 $30,838
Lower 20% $60,000 $48,080 $57,668
Middle 20% $71,094 $71,252 $90,609
Upper 20% $98,750 $109,840 $142,884
Top 5% threshold $196,250 $187,833 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $24,275 $14,779 $15,975
Lower 20% $45,206 $38,041 $44,010
Middle 20% $66,149 $58,751 $73,247
Upper 20% $83,357 $88,215 $113,771
Top 20% $180,953 $178,088 $246,499
Top 5% $332,753 $300,083 $431,408
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 6.07% 3.91% 3.24%
Lower 20% 11.3% 10.07% 8.92%
Middle 20% 16.54% 15.55% 14.84%
Upper 20% 20.84% 23.34% 23.05%
Top 20% 45.25% 47.13% 49.95%
Top 5% 20.8% 19.85% 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 Hartwick Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 244 White households (93.8% of all households), the median household income is $68,194.
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 Hartwick Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Osceola County and Michigan.
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
All Residents $67,143 $58,267 $72,875
White $68,194 $58,646 $77,815
Black or African American $— $— $45,398
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $60,833 $57,731
Asian $— $— $108,469
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $86,250
Some Other Race $— $83,333 $63,556
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $47,019 $69,346
Hispanic or Latino $— $76,607 $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

16.4%
16.4% of residents, or 125 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Hartwick Township
16.4%
Osceola County
15.8%
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

6.5%
6.5% of full-time, year-round workers, or 13 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Hartwick Township
6.5%
Osceola County
3.3%
Michigan
2.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

31.5%
31.5% of children under 18, or 76 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Hartwick Township
31.5%
Osceola County
18.7%
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

7.4%
7.4% of adults aged 65 and older, or 14 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Hartwick Township
7.4%
Osceola County
14.2%
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
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
Overall poverty rate 16.4% 15.8% 13.2%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 31.5% 18.7% 17.6%
Under 5 years 36.1% 20.7% 19.3%
5 to 17 years 29.6% 18% 17.1%
18 to 64 years 10.5% 15.4% 12.7%
18 to 34 years 0% 17.6% 15.8%
35 to 64 years 13.9% 14.3% 10.9%
65 years and over 7.4% 14.2% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 18.7% 15.1% 12%
Female 13.6% 16.6% 14.4%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 6.5% 3.3% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 10.1% 16% 15.5%
Did not work 12.3% 23.6% 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

12.7%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
12.7%
Family
8.7%
Nonfamily
22.1%
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

8.7%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
8.7%
Married-couple
8.8%
Other families
8.3%
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 Hartwick Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 8.7% 10.8% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years —% 25.4% 30%
Householder 25 to 44 years 25.8% 15.9% 13.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 7.8% 6.6%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 8.4% 5.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 22.1% 25.9% 20.5%
Householder under 25 years —% 8.8% 36.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 21.2% 14.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 10% 28.8% 24%
Householder 65 years and over 31.8% 27.3% 18.4%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
16% of White residents, or 116 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 Hartwick Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Hartwick Township and peer geographies.
Hartwick Township Osceola County Michigan
All Residents 16.4% 15.8% 13.2%
White 16% 15.9% 10.5%
Black or African American 0% 21.6% 26.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 8.3% 19.7%
Asian —% 8.2% 10.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 16.6%
Some Other Race 0% 7.6% 19%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 40.9% 17.6% 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 13.8% 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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