Bates township is located in Iron County Michigan. Bates township has a 2024 population of 936. Bates township is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 921 in 2020.
The average household income in Bates township is $70,852 with a poverty rate of 13.83%. The median age in Bates township is 55.2 years: 56.7 years for males, and 53.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bates township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 857 | 89.18% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 4.58% |
| Asian | 30 | 3.12% |
| Other race | 18 | 1.87% |
| Native American | 11 | 1.14% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 432 | 2.22 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Married | 185 | 2.46 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 173 | 1.38 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Male | 48 | 3.21 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Female | 26 | 4.35 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
92.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 4.99% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 9.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 10.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 7.82% |
| High School Graduate | 292 | 39.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 2.29% |
| Some College | 191 | 25.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 705 | 651 | 114 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 9 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,625 | $64,688 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $155,625 | $41,250 |
| High School Graduate | $39,583 | $57,500 | $15,769 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,946 | $0 | $38,125 |
| Overall | $41,400 | $52,292 | $33,056 |
| Some College | $42,500 | $44,861 | $33,194 |
$41,400
Average Earnings
$52,292
Average Male
$33,056
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.35% of Bates township residents speak only English, while 1.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 843 | 120 | 14.23% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
13.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.88%
Male Poverty Rate
12.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bates township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bates township is White, with 14.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.52% |
| Some College | 5.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 8.51% |
| Male Employed | 1.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,179 | $83,102 |
| Households | $55,192 | $70,852 |
| Married Families | $64,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,031 | $49,278 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
62
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 7.82% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 57.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
42%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.08%
Born in Bates township
98.13%
Native Born
1.87%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.87%
Naturalized
98.13% of Bates township residents were born in the United States, with 66.08% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 956 | 4 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 952 | 4 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 948 | 4 | 0.42% |
| 2026 | 944 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 940 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 936 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 932 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 928 | 8 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 920 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 921 | 55 | 6.35% |
| 2019 | 866 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 868 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 870 | -4 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 874 | -12 | -1.35% |
| 2015 | 886 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 887 | -13 | -1.44% |
| 2013 | 900 | -5 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 905 | -15 | -1.63% |
| 2011 | 920 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 923 | 0 | 0% |