Goodwell township is located in Newaygo County Michigan. Goodwell township has a 2024 population of 547. Goodwell township is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 2.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 534 in 2020.
The average household income in Goodwell township is $81,382 with a poverty rate of 12.53%. The median age in Goodwell township is 43.9 years: 49.1 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goodwell township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 410 | 95.13% |
| Other race | 13 | 3.02% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 168 | 2.57 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Married | 106 | 3.21 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 55 | 1.18 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Female | 5 | 3.4 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 2 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
93.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 7.69% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 12.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43 | 14.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.34% |
| High School Graduate | 120 | 40.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 2.68% |
| Some College | 64 | 21.4% |
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 | 287 | 260 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Other Race | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,036 | $0 | $55,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,000 | $47,083 | $52,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,464 | $19,643 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,429 | $47,500 | $38,750 |
| Some College | $35,625 | $67,639 | $30,250 |
$41,429
Average Earnings
$47,500
Average Male
$38,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.75% of Goodwell township residents speak only English, while 1.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 410 | 54 | 13.17% |
12.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.1%
Male Poverty Rate
11.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goodwell township is White, with 13.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goodwell township is White, with 13.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.17% |
| Some College | 4.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Female Employed | 7.14% |
| Male Employed | 2.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,750 | $84,853 |
| Households | $60,833 | $81,382 |
| Married Families | $74,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,938 | $73,040 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.7%
Male Marriage Rate
60.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 14.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
90.49%
Born in Goodwell township
99.07%
Native Born
0.93%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
99.07% of Goodwell township residents were born in the United States, with 90.49% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 562 | 3 | 0.54% |
| 2028 | 559 | 3 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 556 | 3 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 553 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 2025 | 550 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 547 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 544 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 541 | 3 | 0.56% |
| 2021 | 538 | 4 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 534 | -18 | -3.26% |
| 2019 | 552 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 551 | 8 | 1.47% |
| 2017 | 543 | 4 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 539 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 539 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 539 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 539 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 540 | -5 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 545 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 546 | 0 | 0% |