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Rock River township

County:
Alger County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
80.689
State:
Michigan

Rock River township is located in Alger County, Michigan. Rock River township has a 2026 population of 1,225. Rock River township is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,242 in 2020.

The median household income in Rock River township is $63,235 with a poverty rate of 10.82%. The median age in Rock River township is 48.6 years: 48.6 years for males, and 48.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.2 males.

1.2K
Total Population
15
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.33%
Growth

Rock River township Population

Rock River township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,225-4-0.33%
20251,229-4-0.32%
20241,233-4-0.32%
20231,237-4-0.32%
20221,241-4-0.32%
20211,24530.24%
20201,24220.16%
20191,136-4-0.35%
20181,140-5-0.44%
20171,14520.17%
20161,143-17-1.47%
20151,160-16-1.36%
20141,176-11-0.93%
20131,187-3-0.25%
20121,190-10-0.83%
20111,200-12-0.99%
20101,208-4-0.33%

Median Age

Overall: 48.6 years
Female: 48.3 years
Male: 48.6 years

Rock River township Adults

There are 879 adults, (332 of whom are seniors) in Rock River township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 604 (51.5%)
Male: 569 (48.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rock River township includes 96.25% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,12996.25%
Two or more races383.24%
Native American50.43%
Black or African American10.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races100.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,12996.25%
Two or more races282.39%
Native American50.43%
Black or African American10.09%

Rock River township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rock River township 's average per capita income is $49,653. Household income levels show a median of $63,235. The poverty rate stands at 10.82%.

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$86,250-
Families$71,875$95,411
Households$63,235$81,854
Non Families$38,750$46,449

$49,653

Average Income

$63,235

Median Household Income

10.82%

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)