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Leighton township

County:
Allegan County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
34.871
State:
Michigan

Leighton township is located in Allegan County, Michigan. Leighton township has a 2026 population of 7,465. Leighton township is currently growing at a rate of 1.43% annually and its population has increased by 6.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,041 in 2020.

The median household income in Leighton township is $103,888 with a poverty rate of 2.85%. The median age in Leighton township is 36.6 years: 34.5 years for males, and 38.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.3 males.

7.5K
Total Population
214
Density (mi²)
105 1.43%
Growth

Leighton township Population

Leighton township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,4651051.43%
20257,3601051.45%
20247,2551051.47%
20237,150180.25%
20227,132-21-0.29%
20217,1531121.59%
20207,041380.54%
20195,9791071.82%
20185,8721642.87%
20175,7081342.4%
20165,5741592.94%
20155,4151342.54%
20145,2811793.51%
20135,102971.94%
20125,005450.91%
20114,960260.53%
20104,944140.28%

Median Age

Overall: 36.6 years
Female: 38.3 years
Male: 34.5 years

Leighton township Adults

There are 5,041 adults, (645 of whom are seniors) in Leighton township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,465 (48.5%)
Male: 3,684 (51.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Leighton township includes 90.75% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,48890.75%
Two or more races3895.44%
Black or African American1762.46%
Other race721.01%
Native American240.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White791.11%
Other race721.01%
Two or more races370.52%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,40989.65%
Two or more races3524.92%
Black or African American1762.46%
Native American240.34%

Leighton township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Leighton township 's average per capita income is $56,224. Household income levels show a median of $103,888. The poverty rate stands at 2.85%.

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$137,500-
Families$120,985$144,078
Households$103,888$133,090
Non Families$60,987$60,399

$56,224

Average Income

$103,888

Median Household Income

2.85%

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)