Bath, Clinton County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bath, Michigan, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Bath, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bath, Michigan. The estimated population of Bath, Michigan is 13,154 people, with a median age of 40.2.

We can look at the total population in Bath over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,154
+2.12%
+6.61%
2020
12,881
+1.07%
-
2019
12,745
+1.46%
-
2018
12,562
+1.81%
-
2017
12,339
- -

Population of Bath, Michigan by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.1%
86%
+2.44%
Black/African American
2.3%
2.7%
-14.81%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
3.6%
4.4%
-18.18%
Asian
3.4%
2.9%
+17.24%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
4%
-35.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Bath, Michigan by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.2 +0.25% 39.7 0% 41.1 +1.48%
2020 40.1 +8.38% 39.7 +6.43% 40.5 +10.66%
2019 37 +0.27% 37.3 -0.27% 36.6 +0.83%
2018 36.9 +3.65% 37.4 +6.55% 36.3 +0.55%
2017 35.6 - 35.1 - 36.1 -

The median age of Bath, Michigan gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 607 -25.25% 641 -12.19% 458 550
10 to 19 808 +10.2% 834 -7.65% 886 762
20 to 29 1,280 +1.65% 1,203 -1.98% 1,283 1,173
30 to 39 642 +5.67% 696 +15.95% 651 776
40 to 49 832 +12.41% 724 +33.73% 939 986
50 to 59 880 -11.78% 946 -4.72% 762 899
60 to 69 548 +64.69% 687 +28.33% 987 890
70+ 462 +19.2% 549 +12.31% 544 608

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bath, Michigan is $64,090.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Bath.

  • Under 25
    $21,284.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,536.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,462.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,280.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Bath, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bath, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Bath, Michigan is currently $97,015.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

10.16% of households in Bath are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Bath against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.07%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.78%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.88%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.28%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bath is $42,942.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Bath by the total population of Bath.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Bath, Michigan, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bath to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    21.87%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Bath that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Bath over the age of 16 is 11,247.

Of those people, a total of 63.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Bath is 61.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 749 47.50% 0.30%
20 to 24 years 1,652 66.50% 10.90%
25 to 29 years 804 82.20% 5.90%
30 to 34 years 821 80.40% 5.80%
35 to 44 years 1,674 80.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,544 85.40% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 974 79.50% 8.50%
60 to 64 years 961 60.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,590 21.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 478 10.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bath. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,023 64.60% 4.10%
Black or African American 277 80.50% 0.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 435 36.80% 9.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 59 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 453 60.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 359 71.30% 8.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,900 64.50% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Bath as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bath is 6,909, with median earnings of $43,040.00.

Women in Bath, Michigan earning approximately 60.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,909 $43,040.00
Male 3,344 $52,788.00
Female 3,565 $31,702.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 710 $76,184.00
Business and Financial 738 $53,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 315 $78,594.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $84,766.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 70 $30,000.00
Community and Social Service 86 $44,722.00
Legal 116 $80,341.00
Educational and Library 618 $37,024.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 381 $82,375.00
Healthcare Support 151 $31,543.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 41 $0.00
Law Enforcement 54 $56,806.00
Food Preparation and Serving 397 $15,700.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 100 $15,887.00
Personal Care and Service 181 $15,585.00
Sales 760 $29,762.00
Office and Administrative Support 935 $29,543.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 234 $39,615.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 231 $45,757.00
Production 311 $61,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 159 $40,529.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 426 $105,568.00 284 $47,375.00
Business and Financial 350 $98,810.00 388 $50,081.00
Computer and Mathematical 153 $74,313.00 162 $105,729.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $84,766.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $43,542.00 28 $0.00
Community and Social Service 41 $0.00 45 $19,297.00
Legal 50 $106,346.00 66 $0.00
Educational and Library 259 $32,058.00 359 $43,202.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 56 $186,154.00 325 $80,875.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 151 $31,543.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 41 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 54 $56,806.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 202 $15,745.00 195 $15,670.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 59 $20,042.00 41 $6,313.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $0.00 143 $14,375.00
Sales 414 $58,430.00 346 $23,534.00
Office and Administrative Support 131 $30,139.00 804 $29,519.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 234 $39,615.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $46,020.00 8 $0.00
Production 168 $63,571.00 143 $37,596.00
Transportation and Material Moving 108 $43,281.00 51 $22,426.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,687 households in Bath, with an average household size of 2.31 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,197 families in Bath with an average family size of 2.79 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,639 129 429 2,490
Average Household Size 2.95 3.22 2.18 1.61
Total Families 2,639 129 429 0
Average Household Size 2.9 2.98 2.02 0

Poverty

Of the 3,197 families in Bath, 3.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bath:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,159 housing units in Bath, Michigan.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,687 92.34%
Vacant 472 7.66%

26.81% of the total 6,159 housing units in Bath are rental units. This is approximately 1,651 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,000 are occupied by the owner - or 64.95% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bath is $1,047.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bath that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    36
  • Less than $500
    99
  • $500 to $999
    632
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    643
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    249
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    24
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    4
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Bath is $234,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Bath that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    275
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    280
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    488
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    542
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,151
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    876
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    363
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Bath. The chart below shows the number of properties in Bath that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    270
  • 1940 to 1949
    314
  • 1950 to 1959
    405
  • 1960 to 1969
    288
  • 1970 to 1979
    529
  • 1980 to 1989
    477
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,167
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,767
  • 2010 to 2013
    942
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Bath that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    165
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,056
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,228
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,238

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Bath get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Bath that commute to work in a particular way.

23.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bath.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    72
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    484
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    626
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,266
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,630
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    720
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    438
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    124
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    72
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    293
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    63
  • 90 or more minutes
    127

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Bath, Michigan in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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