Kochville, Saginaw County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Kochville, 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 Kochville, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Kochville, Michigan. The estimated population of Kochville, Michigan is 5,054 people, with a median age of 21.4.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,054
+5.36%
+0.60%
2020
4,797
-1.17% -
2019
4,854
-1.22% -
2018
4,914
-2.19% -
2017
5,024
- -

Population of Kochville, 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
87.3%
81.1%
+7.64%
Black/African American
5.1%
8.8%
-42.05%
Native
1%
0.3%
+233.33%
Hispanic
2.4%
5%
-52.00%
Asian
1.3%
3.4%
-61.76%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
1.3%
+76.92%
Other
0.5%
0.2%
+150.00%

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 Kochville, 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 21.4 +1.42% 22.6 +1.35% 20.8 +0.48%
2020 21.1 0% 22.3 -0.45% 20.7 +0.49%
2019 21.1 -0.47% 22.4 +1.36% 20.6 0%
2018 21.2 -0.47% 22.1 +0.45% 20.6 -1.44%
2017 21.3 - 22 - 20.9 -

The median age of Kochville, 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 70 +9.53% 89 -23% 73 66
10 to 19 459 +24.52% 973 +2.3% 580 994
20 to 29 898 -8.21% 963 +7.25% 822 1,016
30 to 39 72 +36.13% 46 +109.42% 98 118
40 to 49 182 -26.81% 166 -13.49% 130 141
50 to 59 177 +37.73% 182 +13.28% 252 200
60 to 69 194 -30.79% 199 -20.78% 137 159
70+ 147 -8.82% 207 -40.3% 133 135

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Kochville, Michigan is $53,000.00.

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 Kochville.

  • Under 25
    $20,952.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,036.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,583.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Kochville, 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 Kochville, Michigan is currently $66,014.00.

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.

2.41% of households in Kochville 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 Kochville against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.97%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.36%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.41%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Kochville is $17,074.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Kochville 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
    11.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.74%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.09%

Employment

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

The total population of Kochville over the age of 16 is 4,823.

Of those people, a total of 50.70% 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 Kochville is 47.40%.

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 1,482 43.10% 8.90%
20 to 24 years 1,687 50.40% 8.10%
25 to 29 years 151 88.10% 15.00%
30 to 34 years 115 87.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 211 79.10% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 331 77.90% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 282 61.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 129 41.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 275 24.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 160 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Kochville. 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 4,225 49.80% 6.50%
Black or African American 260 47.70% 4.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 53 64.20% 0.00%
Asian 64 71.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 100.00% 0.00%
Other 30 43.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 185 65.90% 13.90%
Hispanic or Latino 120 70.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,180 49.80% 6.50%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Kochville is 2,288, with median earnings of $10,801.00.

Women in Kochville, Michigan earning approximately 25.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,288 $10,801.00
Male 812 $26,226.00
Female 1,476 $6,727.00

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 97 $53,472.00
Business and Financial 21 $86,806.00
Computer and Mathematical 84 $7,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $56,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 66 $25,682.00
Community and Social Service 30 $23,214.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 136 $16,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 104 $43,889.00
Healthcare Support 180 $10,993.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 259 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $12,614.00
Personal Care and Service 147 $4,741.00
Sales 278 $4,444.00
Office and Administrative Support 353 $5,495.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 70 $63,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 68 $43,214.00
Production 115 $25,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 86 $25,395.00

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 54 $53,611.00 43 $47,250.00
Business and Financial 9 $0.00 12 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 27 $115,139.00 57 $6,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $65,694.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 66 $25,682.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 30 $23,214.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 56 $16,000.00 80 $28,929.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $0.00 86 $34,474.00
Healthcare Support 34 $7,237.00 146 $11,157.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 36 $23,750.00 223 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 25 $7,232.00 4 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 67 $7,950.00 80 $4,195.00
Sales 86 $8,864.00 192 $3,993.00
Office and Administrative Support 73 $9,375.00 280 $4,646.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 70 $63,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 65 $43,750.00 3 $0.00
Production 59 $62,321.00 56 $3,900.00
Transportation and Material Moving 58 $27,237.00 28 $9,250.00

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 1,164 households in Kochville, with an average household size of 2.46 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 609 families in Kochville with an average family size of 2.7 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 489 36 84 555
Average Household Size 2.69 3.44 2.73 2.16
Total Families 489 36 84 0
Average Household Size 2.69 3.11 2.62 0

Poverty

Of the 609 families in Kochville, 2.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Kochville:

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 1,298 housing units in Kochville, Michigan.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,164 89.68%
Vacant 134 10.32%

23.34% of the total 1,298 housing units in Kochville are rental units. This is approximately 303 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 850 are occupied by the owner - or 65.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Kochville is $847.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Kochville 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
    11
  • Less than $500
    8
  • $500 to $999
    167
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    36
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    45
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    19
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    28
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Kochville is $133,100.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    114
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    171
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    231
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    183
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    130
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    21
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    172
  • 1940 to 1949
    37
  • 1950 to 1959
    131
  • 1960 to 1969
    217
  • 1970 to 1979
    177
  • 1980 to 1989
    134
  • 1990 to 1999
    123
  • 2000 to 2009
    214
  • 2010 to 2013
    93
  • 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 Kochville that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    22
  • 1 vehicle available
    208
  • 2 vehicles available
    533
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    401

Commuting to Work

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

14.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Kochville.

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
    255
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    495
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    443
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    417
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    195
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    29
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    89
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    15
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    62
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    81
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    23
  • 90 or more minutes
    8

Summary

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

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