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Martiny Township, MI

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

Population

1,701
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

57.4
years ∙ half population younger than 57.4, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
5.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0.6%
foreign-born population
99.4%Native
0.6% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Martiny Township is a township in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States.
Location
Township in Mecosta County, MI, US
Co-ordinates
DEC43.686261° N, 85.266652° W
DMS43° 41′ 10.54″ N, 85° 15′ 59.95″ W

Population Density & area

53.16/sq mi (20.54/km²)
Total Area
35.5 sq mi (91.8 km²)
Land Area
32 sq mi (82.8 km²) · 90.2%
Water Area
3.5 sq mi (9 km²) · 9.8%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

46.1% male
Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%
males per 100 females
Martiny Township 85.5
Mecosta County 100.7
Michigan 98.2

Nativity

0.6%
foreign-born population
99.4%Native
0.6% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Martiny Township 0.6%
Mecosta County 2%
Michigan 7.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

57.4
years ∙ half population younger than 57.4, half older
Martiny Township
57.4
Mecosta County
40
Michigan
40.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
88.8
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Martiny Township 88.8
Mecosta County 65.2
Michigan 66.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 16.6% 19.1% 21.2%
Working age (18-64) 53% 60.5% 60.2%
Senior (65+) 30.4% 20.4% 18.6%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 88.8 65.2 66.3
Child dependency ratio 31.4 31.5 35.3
Old-age dependency ratio 57.4 33.6 31
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
97.3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0.7%
Other
2%
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
5.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Martiny Township 5.3%
Mecosta County 19.4%
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 Martiny Township population
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Hispanic or Latino 0.7% 3% 5.9%
Mexican 0.4% 1.6% 4%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.3% 0.5%
Cuban 0% 0.6% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.4% 0.4% 1.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 99.3% 97% 94.1%
One race 97.5% 93.1% 89.6%
White 97.3% 89.6% 72.4%
Black or African American 0% 2.1% 13.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2% 0.5% 0.3%
Asian 0% 0.7% 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.2% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.8% 3.9% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

54.6% family
Family 54.6%
Non family 45.4%
% family households
Martiny Township 54.6%
Mecosta County 61.6%
Michigan 62.4%

Average household size

1.98
persons per household
Martiny Township
1.98
Mecosta County
2.33
Michigan
2.42

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Martiny Township population
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Total households 854 16,708 4,076,369
Average houshold size 1.98 2.33 2.42
Family households 466 10,299 2,545,621
Average family size 2.64 2.81 3.05
Married couple family 412 7,649 1,878,767
Other families 54 2,650 666,854
Male householder 12 1,028 199,150
Female householder 42 1,622 467,704
Non-family households 388 6,409 1,530,748
One-person households 340 4,619 1,250,418
Male householder 144 2,027 583,425
Senior (65+) living alone 74 852 188,594
Female householder 196 2,592 666,993
Senior (65+) living alone 139 1,471 349,637
Other living arrangements 48 1,790 280,330

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

1,533
housing units
Martiny Township 1,533
Mecosta County 21,139
Michigan 4,622,236

Occupancy status

55.7% occupied
Occupied 55.7%
Vacant 44.3%
vacancy rate
Martiny Township 44.3%
Mecosta County 21%
Michigan 11.8%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

83.6%
Single family houses
Single family houses
83.6%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
16.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0.2%

Median Year Built

1980
Half of houses were built before 1980, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
4.1%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
29.9%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
44.8%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
21.2%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.5 5.8 5.9
1–3 rooms 11.2% 7.9% 10.5%
4–6 rooms 60.3% 55.1% 51.9%
7+ rooms 28.5% 37.1% 37.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 2.1% 1.1% 1.6%
1 bedroom 10.5% 7% 8.9%
2 bedrooms 38.1% 27.3% 24.6%
3 bedrooms 34.6% 41.2% 43.5%
4+ bedrooms 14.8% 23.3% 21.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1980 1980 1972
Total housing units 1,533 21,139 4,622,236
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

93.9% owners
Renter-occupied 6.1%
Owner-occupied 93.9%
homeownership rate
Martiny Township 93.9%
Mecosta County 76.9%
Michigan 73.2%

Average household size

1.98
Owner-occupied
2.08
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Martiny Township 1.98
Mecosta County 2.37
Michigan 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Total occupied units 854 16,708 4,076,369
Year moved in
2020 or later 13.3% 23.4% 21%
2010 to 2019 40.6% 37.2% 39.5%
2000 to 2009 22.8% 17.5% 16%
1999 or earlier 23.3% 21.8% 23.4%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 98% 98% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 2% 1.1% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0% 0.9% 0.4%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 2.9% 7.1% 7%
1 vehicle 40.6% 30.6% 34.8%
2 vehicles 38.8% 39.7% 38.3%
3 or more vehicles 17.7% 22.6% 19.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 79.5% 78.8% 83.6%
Electricity 5.7% 9.6% 12.1%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 3.3% 2.2% 0.8%
All other fuels 10.3% 8.6% 3%
No fuel used 1.2% 0.7% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 1.2% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.4% 1.8% 0.7%
No telephone service available 1.4% 2.3% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$175,600
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Martiny Township
$175,600
Mecosta County
$178,900
Michigan
$231,600

Housing Cost Burden

38.3%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
38.3%
Owners without a mortgage
12.5%
Renters
17.9%
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
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Property value
Median Value $175,600 $178,900 $231,600
Under $100,000 29.2% 22.4% 16.8%
$100,000 - $200,000 36.8% 33.8% 24.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 12.3% 24% 23.4%
$300,000 - $500,000 14.1% 14.8% 24.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 6.9% 4% 9.2%
$1,000,000 and more 0.7% 1% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 54.7% 50.1% 57.8%
Without a mortgage 45.3% 49.9% 42.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,195 $1,293 $1,569
Without a mortgage $577 $480 $602
Gross rent
Median rent $756 $934 $1,129

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

19.1%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Martiny Township 19.1%
Mecosta County 22.5%
Michigan 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

7.5%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Martiny Township 7.5%
Mecosta County 8.6%
Michigan 8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

211
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
3.8%
K–12
83.4%
College / Undergraduate
11.4%
Graduate / Professional
1.4%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

47.7%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Martiny Township
47.7%
Mecosta County
69.2%
Michigan
41.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Total enrolled (age 3+) 211 10,673 2,312,914
Nursery / preschool 3.8% 3.1% 5.6%
K–12 83.4% 48.9% 67.9%
Kindergarten 11.8% 4.4% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 28.4% 15.6% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 24.6% 14.7% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 18.5% 14.1% 22.2%
College or graduate school 12.8% 48% 26.5%
College, undergraduate 11.4% 43.9% 21.1%
Graduate, professional school 1.4% 4.1% 5.4%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 47.7% 69.2% 41.1%
School type
Public school 80.6% 85.1% 85.2%
Private school 19.4% 14.9% 14.8%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

1,374
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
45.5%
Some college no degree
20.8%
Associates degree
7.1%
Bachelors degree
13.9%
Graduate or professional degree
5.2%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
56.4% · 43.6%
9th-12th, no diploma
69.2% · 30.8%
HS graduate
47.8% · 52.2%
Some college no degree
36.4% · 63.6%
Associates degree
68% · 32%
Bachelors degree
48.7% · 51.3%
Graduate or professional degree
31% · 69%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Population (25+) 1,374 27,114 7,008,507
Less than 9th grade 2.8% 3.4% 2.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 4.7% 5.2% 5.4%
High school diploma or GED 45.5% 36.9% 28%
Some college, no degree 20.8% 22.2% 21.9%
Associate's degree 7.1% 9.8% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 19.1% 22.5% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 13.9% 14.8% 19.7%
Graduate or professional 5.2% 7.7% 12.7%
High School or higher 92.4% 91.4% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$42,596
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$25,000
HS graduate
$34,167
Some college or associates
$58,750
Bachelors degree
$55,000
Graduate or professional degree
$85,000

Poverty Rate

2.7%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
33.7%
HS graduate
9.4%
Some college or associates
4.4%
Bachelors degree or higher
2.7%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $42,596 $41,108 $50,316
Less than high school graduate $25,000 $32,719 $31,851
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $34,167 $35,749 $37,777
Some college or associate's degree $58,750 $40,056 $44,844
Bachelor's degree $55,000 $51,370 $66,893
Graduate or professional degree $85,000 $73,707 $85,195
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 33.7% 39.1% 27.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 9.4% 15.4% 15.2%
Some college or associate's degree 4.4% 12.6% 10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 2.7% 4.9% 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+)

1,428
residents 16 years and over
Martiny Township 1,428
Mecosta County 34,304
Michigan 8,197,132

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
48.5%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Martiny Township 48.5%
Mecosta County 52.2%
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)

51.8
years ∙ half are younger than 51.8, half older
Martiny Township
51.8
Mecosta County
36.5
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

48.5% male
Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Martiny Township 51.5
Mecosta County 48.5
Michigan 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Martiny Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Total labor force 713 18,672 5,024,003
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 1.7% 6.9% 4.7%
20 to 24 years 2.5% 16.7% 10.2%
25 to 29 years 8.4% 9.8% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 13% 9.5% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 13.7% 16.8% 20.2%
45 to 54 years 20.2% 17.8% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 9.5% 10.1% 9.5%
60 to 64 years 23.4% 7.5% 7.7%
65 to 74 years 5.2% 4.1% 5.2%
75 years and over 2.2% 0.9% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 48.5% 51.5% 52.5%
Female 51.5% 48.5% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

49.9%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Martiny Township
49.9%
Mecosta County
54.4%
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

52.5%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
47.7%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Martiny Township 47.7%
Mecosta County 52.9%
Michigan 57.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Martiny Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 42.9% 47.2% 44.9%
20 to 24 years 69.2% 70.2% 77%
25 to 29 years 87% 84.4% 83.5%
30 to 34 years 81.6% 83.1% 83.1%
35 to 44 years 74.8% 72% 82.7%
45 to 54 years 91.1% 77.7% 81.3%
55 to 59 years 56.2% 69% 72.2%
60 to 64 years 63.3% 45.6% 54.7%
65 to 74 years 10.5% 14.8% 23.2%
75 years and over 9.8% 5% 6.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 52.5% 55.9% 65.4%
Female 47.7% 52.9% 57.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 50.2% 53.8% 60.9%
Black or African American —% 67.1% 59.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 58.7% 57.6%
Asian —% 74.7% 67%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 76.2%
Some Other Race —% 88.9% 64%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 30% 51.8% 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino —% 61.8% 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
Martiny Township
2.9%
Mecosta County
4%
Michigan
5.7%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

2%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
3.8%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Martiny Township 2%
Mecosta County 4.2%
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 Martiny Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
By age group
16 to 19 years 41.7% 12.1% 14.2%
20 to 24 years 0% 4.6% 9.7%
25 to 29 years 0% 3.5% 6.3%
30 to 34 years 0% 5.2% 5.6%
35 to 44 years 0% 3.8% 4.8%
45 to 54 years 4.2% 3% 4.2%
55 to 59 years 10.3% 2.6% 4.1%
60 to 64 years 1.8% 0.7% 4%
65 to 74 years 0% 0.8% 4.3%
75 years and over 0% 2.5% 3.7%
By gender
Male 2% 4.2% 5.8%
Female 3.8% 3.8% 5.6%
By race, ethnicity
White 3% 3.8% 4.6%
Black or African American —% 6.4% 12.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 1% 7.3%
Asian —% 0% 3.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 11.3%
Some Other Race —% 9.7% 6.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 5.8% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino —% 12.3% 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

692
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Martiny Township 692
Mecosta County 17,918
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

68%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Martiny Township 68%
Mecosta County 61%
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 Martiny Township, MI workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 12.9%
Government 11.3%
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 — 24.8% of 339 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 23.5% of 353 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 Martiny Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Total employed population 692 17,918 4,732,153
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 2% 2.9% 1%
Mining and logging 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Construction 10.1% 7.3% 5.9%
Manufacturing 17.6% 15% 18.2%
Wholesale trade 2.9% 1.1% 2%
Retail trade 8.8% 10.4% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 9.8% 4.3% 4%
Utilities 0% 0.9% 0.8%
Information 1.9% 1.4% 1.2%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0.6% 2.4% 4.4%
Real estate and leasing 0.4% 1.6% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 1.4% 2.3% 6.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 3% 3.1% 3.9%
Education and health services
Educational services 8.5% 12.5% 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 12.9% 14.2% 14.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0.1% 1.6% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 3.9% 9% 6.7%
Other services 4.6% 5.5% 4.5%
Government 11.3% 4.2% 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

69.9% Private
Government 23%
Private Employment 69.9%
Self Employed 7.1%
Private employment (%)
Martiny Township 69.9%
Mecosta County 74.7%
Michigan 79.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

7.1%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 1.4%
Unincorporated business 5.6%
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 Martiny Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Private wage & salary 69.9% 74.7% 79.7%
For-profit company employees 56.5% 65.8% 69.7%
Not-for-profit employees 13.4% 8.9% 9.9%
Self-employed 7.1% 8.4% 8.8%
Incorporated business 1.4% 2.9% 3.4%
Unincorporated business 5.6% 5.2% 5.2%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.3% 0.2%
Government 23% 16.9% 11.6%
Local government 13.7% 7.7% 6.3%
State government 6.1% 7.7% 3.6%
Federal government 3.2% 1.5% 1.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

6% WFH
Work from home 6%
Commute to work 94%
Working from home (%)
Martiny Township 6%
Mecosta County 8.7%
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

31.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Martiny Township 31.4
Mecosta County 23.7
Michigan 24.2
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Martiny Township
Employed residents 16+.
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Total employed population 692 17,918 4,732,153
Worked from home 6% 8.7% 13.5%
Drove Alone 80.7% 76.2% 74.3%
Carpooled 11.8% 8.6% 7.9%
Public transportation 0% 0.4% 0.9%
Walked 1% 4.4% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.6% 1.8% 1.4%
Commuting population 648 15,884 4,015,497
Mean travel time (minutes) 31.4 23.7 24.2
Less than 5 minutes 1.1% 5.8% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 10.2% 34.4% 25.7%
15 to 29 minutes 50.3% 29.1% 38.5%
30 to 44 minutes 16.2% 13% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 8.2% 8.3% 6.9%
60 to 89 minutes 9.7% 7.3% 4.1%
90 minutes or more 4.3% 2.2% 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

$59,779
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Martiny Township $59,779
Mecosta County $48,403
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

83 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Martiny Township 83¢
Mecosta County 81¢
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 Martiny Township, MI workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$101,250
Workers in Professional and technical services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Professional and technical services $101,250
Transportation and warehousing $91,813
Educational services $87,917
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 Transportation and warehousing earn the highest median earnings — $100,469, compared to $61,005 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Educational services earn the highest median earnings — $77,083, compared to $50,625 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 Martiny Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Median Earnings $59,779 $48,403 $60,916
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $48,177 $45,667
Mining and logging $— $58,438 $77,279
Construction $59,063 $57,905 $60,962
Manufacturing $41,471 $49,762 $69,884
Wholesale trade $76,125 $77,857 $66,576
Retail trade $63,594 $36,553 $42,584
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $91,813 $63,750 $58,107
Utilities $— $77,000 $96,919
Information $52,188 $41,827 $67,392
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $42,009 $71,819
Real estate and leasing $— $39,045 $59,925
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $101,250 $67,244 $86,425
Corporate management $— $— $89,837
Administrative and waste services $— $36,654 $48,376
Education and health services
Educational services $87,917 $57,500 $63,401
Health care and social assistance $36,875 $50,522 $56,455
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $21,515 $46,931
Accommodation and food services $40,938 $17,865 $34,535
Other services $71,250 $40,189 $48,144
Government $60,257 $61,798 $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

$87,857
Workers in Nonprofit organization roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Nonprofit organization $87,857
Private company $60,250
Local government $47,083
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $90,938, compared to $61,005 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $57,727, compared to $50,625 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 Martiny Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $60,250 $45,158 $59,627
Not-for-profit employees $87,857 $52,286 $62,909
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $61,591 $71,950
Unincorporated business $45,781 $37,260 $46,301
Government
Local government $47,083 $54,750 $63,834
State government $31,500 $62,006 $69,791
Federal government $— $45,833 $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 Martiny Township, MI workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$100,469
Workers in Transportation occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Transportation $100,469
Management $90,000
Sales $62,656
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 Transportation occupations earn the highest median earnings — $100,469 versus $61,005 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $91,212 versus $50,625 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 Martiny Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Median earnings(Total) $59,779 $48,403 $60,916
Management and business
Management $90,000 $62,869 $91,295
Business and finance $58,281 $61,506 $79,710
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $82,426 $94,508
Architecture and engineering $— $50,662 $102,752
Sciences $— $41,083 $71,403
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $51,531 $60,163
Legal $— $— $101,816
Education, Training and Library $— $46,207 $61,490
Arts, design and media $— $45,769 $65,416
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $85,385 $88,789
Health technicians $— $41,276 $52,396
Healthcare support $21,696 $32,303 $36,717
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $58,125 $56,329
Law enforcement $— $64,656 $77,261
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $25,492 $31,198
Building and grounds cleaning $27,115 $32,778 $36,377
Personal care and service $— $40,236 $33,716
Sales and office
Sales $62,656 $41,990 $56,778
Office and Administrative Support $44,567 $44,264 $47,605
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $40,313 $40,725
Construction and extraction $48,750 $58,477 $58,358
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $49,408 $60,730
Production and transportation
Production $61,146 $44,394 $49,120
Transportation $100,469 $53,646 $54,230
Material moving $34,063 $36,250 $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

$51,875
Median household income in Martiny Township
Median household income (USD)
Martiny Township
$51,875
Mecosta County
$60,951
Michigan
$72,875
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Martiny 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

$37,953
Per capita income in Martiny Township
Per capita income (USD)
Martiny Township
$37,953
Mecosta County
$29,951
Michigan
$40,735
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Martiny 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

$76,717
Average household income in Martiny Township
Avg household income (USD)
Martiny Township
$76,717
Mecosta County
$74,241
Michigan
$98,700
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Martiny 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

$76,717
Mean household income
$51,875
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Martiny Township $24,842
Mecosta County $13,290
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 Martiny Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Martiny Township and peer geographies.
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Total households 854 16,708 4,076,369
Median household income $51,875 $60,951 $72,875
Mean household income $76,717 $74,241 $98,700
Mean-median gap $24,842 $13,290 $25,825
Family households 466 10,299 2,545,621
Median family income $83,704 $77,447 $93,357
Mean family income $103,580 $89,585 $119,824
Mean-median gap $19,876 $12,138 $26,467
Non-family households 388 6,409 1,530,748
Median non-family income $32,727 $34,229 $43,188
Mean non-family income $43,277 $44,480 $59,549
Mean-median gap $10,550 $10,251 $16,361
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $37,953 $29,951 $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

59.5%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Martiny Township
59.5%
Mecosta County
68.8%
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
57.1% of households (488) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $21,802
SSI (disability)
3% of households (26) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $10,477
Cash Assistance
2.2% of households (19) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $10,477
SNAP / Food Stamps
4.4% of households (38) 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 Martiny Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Total households 854 16,708 4,076,369
Wage-based income
With earnings 60% 69% 74%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 57% 40% 35%
Average social security income $21,802 $24,695 $25,306
Retirement income 44% 33% 28%
Average retirement income $22,697 $24,943 $28,787
SSI (Supplemental security) 3% 7% 6%
Average SSI income $10,477 $11,750 $11,875
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 4% 14% 14%
Cash assistance 2% 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

$83,704
Family households earn $83,704, compared to $32,727 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$51,875
Family households
$83,704
Nonfamily households
$32,727
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

$94,063
Married-couple families earn $94,063, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$83,704
Married-couple families
$94,063
Other family types
$—
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 Martiny Township
Median household and family income by household size in Martiny Township, compared with peer geographies.
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Total households 854 16,708 4,076,369
Household income by size
1-person $31,633 $30,290 $38,062
2-person $78,750 $68,750 $82,268
3-person $98,438 $79,628 $100,664
4-person $105,833 $75,388 $117,396
5-person $— $94,598 $114,011
6-person $— $77,917 $102,498
7-person or more $— $95,208 $100,623
Total families 466 10,299 2,545,621
Family income by size
2-person $79,853 $71,197 $80,783
3-person $100,104 $83,229 $100,388
4-person $93,125 $84,327 $119,786
5-person $— $94,911 $115,892
6-person $— $83,182 $101,267
7-person or more $— $62,750 $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

47.59%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
5.84%
of all household income
Top 20%
47.59%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 5.84% — meaning the top 20% hold 8.1 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%

$299,344
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
15.29%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
19.51%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $299,344 and hold 19.51% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 15.29%
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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
47.1%
$50K - $100K
28%
$100K - $150K
15.1%
$150K - $200K
5.7%
Over $200K
4%
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

24.8%
of all households, 212 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Martiny Township 24.8%
Mecosta County 24.2%
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 Martiny Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Martiny Township, compared with peer geographies.
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Median household income $51,875 $60,951 $72,875
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 1.6% 5.4% 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.3% 4.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.2% 8.4% 6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 19.9% 9.7% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.1% 12.8% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.1% 18.9% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 15.8% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 15.5% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.7% 5.1% 8.6%
$200,000 or more 4% 3.6% 9.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 28% 28.3% 23.1%
Share below $75,000 60.2% 60% 51.3%
Share above $100,000 24.8% 24.2% 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
0.42
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Martiny Township 0.42
Mecosta County 0.42
Michigan 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$182,566
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Martiny Township
$182,566
Mecosta County
$167,500
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 Martiny Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $29,934 $26,561 $30,838
Lower 20% $42,429 $48,648 $57,668
Middle 20% $74,458 $74,846 $90,609
Upper 20% $107,357 $110,241 $142,884
Top 5% threshold $191,141 $176,762 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $22,399 $14,117 $15,975
Lower 20% $36,255 $37,346 $44,010
Middle 20% $53,559 $60,804 $73,247
Upper 20% $88,808 $91,440 $113,771
Top 20% $182,566 $167,500 $246,499
Top 5% $299,344 $262,670 $431,408
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 5.84% 3.8% 3.24%
Lower 20% 9.45% 10.06% 8.92%
Middle 20% 13.96% 16.38% 14.84%
Upper 20% 23.15% 24.63% 23.05%
Top 20% 47.59% 45.12% 49.95%
Top 5% 19.51% 17.69% 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 Martiny Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 845 White households (98.9% of all households), the median household income is $51,914.
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 Martiny Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Mecosta County and Michigan.
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
All Residents $51,875 $60,951 $72,875
White $51,914 $62,130 $77,815
Black or African American $— $11,458 $45,398
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $26,818 $57,731
Asian $— $71,250 $108,469
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $86,250
Some Other Race $— $52,188 $63,556
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $47,857 $69,346
Hispanic or Latino $— $49,837 $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

10.7%
10.7% of residents, or 180 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Martiny Township
10.7%
Mecosta County
19.9%
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 14 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Martiny Township
3%
Mecosta County
5.4%
Michigan
2.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

19.4%
19.4% of children under 18, or 52 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Martiny Township
19.4%
Mecosta County
24.6%
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

7.5%
7.5% of adults aged 65 and older, or 39 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Martiny Township
7.5%
Mecosta County
10.1%
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
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
Overall poverty rate 10.7% 19.9% 13.2%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 19.4% 24.6% 17.6%
Under 5 years 13.7% 25.1% 19.3%
5 to 17 years 21.5% 24.5% 17.1%
18 to 64 years 9.9% 21.7% 12.7%
18 to 34 years 18.5% 33% 15.8%
35 to 64 years 7% 14.9% 10.9%
65 years and over 7.5% 10.1% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 6.9% 20.6% 12%
Female 13.9% 19.1% 14.4%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 3% 5.4% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 7% 28.8% 15.5%
Did not work 14.7% 23.3% 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

7.5%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
7.5%
Family
7.7%
Nonfamily
7.2%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

7.7%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
7.7%
Married-couple
6.8%
Other families
14.8%
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 Martiny Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 7.7% 11.3% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years —% 29.3% 30%
Householder 25 to 44 years 19.8% 18.9% 13.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 2% 7.8% 6.6%
Householder 65 years and over 6.5% 5.8% 5.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 7.2% 31.2% 20.5%
Householder under 25 years 0% 75.5% 36.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 10.5% 26.4% 14.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 1.8% 26.7% 24%
Householder 65 years and over 9.3% 17.7% 18.4%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Martiny Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
10.6% of White residents, or 175 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Martiny Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Martiny Township and peer geographies.
Martiny Township Mecosta County Michigan
All Residents 10.7% 19.9% 13.2%
White 10.6% 18.5% 10.5%
Black or African American —% 63% 26.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50% 37.7% 19.7%
Asian —% 13.4% 10.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 16.6%
Some Other Race —% 33.4% 19%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 8.3% 26.2% 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 31.9% 18%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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