Newkirk township is located in Lake County Michigan. Newkirk township has a 2024 population of 698. Newkirk township is currently growing at a rate of 0.72% annually and its population has increased by 6.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 656 in 2020.
The average household income in Newkirk township is $56,853 with a poverty rate of 20.22%. The median age in Newkirk township is 50.4 years: 45.2 years for males, and 56.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newkirk township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 668 | 82.37% |
| Other race | 70 | 8.63% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 8.26% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 284 | 2.86 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Married | 130 | 3.79 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 125 | 1.25 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Female | 22 | 5.82 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Male | 7 | 4.86 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
4.12
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
84.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 13.48% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 5.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 76 | 11.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 1.57% |
| High School Graduate | 317 | 49.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 3.13% |
| Some College | 96 | 15.05% |
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 | 556 | 456 | 75 |
| Other Race | 57 | 57 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 14 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 9 | 4 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,592 | $0 | $60,592 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,375 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $17,083 | $16,538 | $23,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,500 | $22,188 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,125 | $18,958 | $40,125 |
| Some College | $41,667 | $43,750 | $0 |
$23,125
Average Earnings
$18,958
Average Male
$40,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.34% of Newkirk township residents speak only English, while 1.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 645 | 94 | 14.57% |
| Other | 70 | 66 | 94.29% |
| Multiple | 67 | 4 | 5.97% |
20.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.33%
Male Poverty Rate
20.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newkirk township is Other, with 94.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newkirk township is Multiple, with 5.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.91% |
| Some College | 17.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Male Employed | 23.32% |
| Female Employed | 10.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,764 | $71,494 |
| Households | $51,071 | $56,853 |
| Married Families | $56,406 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,792 | $38,229 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
80
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 75+ | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 11.15% |
| Black | 5 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 20% |
| Other Race | 4 | 7.02% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.6%
Labor Force Participation
41.2%
Employment Rate
11.4%
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
83.35%
Born in Newkirk township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Newkirk township residents were born in the United States, with 83.35% 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 | 723 | 5 | 0.7% |
| 2028 | 718 | 5 | 0.7% |
| 2027 | 713 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 2026 | 708 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 2025 | 703 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 2024 | 698 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 2023 | 693 | 5 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 688 | 23 | 3.46% |
| 2021 | 665 | 9 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 656 | 5 | 0.77% |
| 2019 | 651 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 649 | 6 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 643 | 8 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 635 | 7 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 628 | 6 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 622 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 623 | -2 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 625 | -2 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 627 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 628 | 0 | 0% |