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Cheshire township

County:
Allegan County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
34.82
State:
Michigan

Cheshire township is located in Allegan County, Michigan. Cheshire township has a 2026 population of 2,254. Cheshire township is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,213 in 2020.

The median household income in Cheshire township is $64,345 with a poverty rate of 10.5%. The median age in Cheshire township is 41.9 years: 43.1 years for males, and 41.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 135.4 males.

2.3K
Total Population
65
Density (mi²)
9 0.4%
Growth

Cheshire township Population

Cheshire township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,25490.4%
20252,24590.4%
20242,23690.4%
20232,22750.23%
20222,22260.27%
20212,21630.14%
20202,21310.05%
20192,301170.74%
20182,284210.93%
20172,263180.8%
20162,24570.31%
20152,23890.4%
20142,229221%
20132,20750.23%
20122,20260.27%
20112,196-3-0.14%
20102,20580.36%

Median Age

Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 43.1 years

Cheshire township Adults

There are 1,943 adults, (425 of whom are seniors) in Cheshire township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,058 (42.5%)
Male: 1,433 (57.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cheshire township includes 84.54% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,10684.54%
Two or more races32112.89%
Black or African American451.81%
Other race110.44%
Native American80.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race110.44%
White80.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,09884.22%
Two or more races32112.89%
Black or African American451.81%
Native American80.32%

Cheshire township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Cheshire township 's average per capita income is $43,448. Household income levels show a median of $64,345. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$103,056-
Families$69,583$88,192
Households$64,345$80,732
Non Families$55,405$58,519

$43,448

Average Income

$64,345

Median Household Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)