Rives Township, Michigan Population

The population of Rives township is 4,798, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
Neilsberg Research Avatar
Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
4,798
Total Population
42.1
Median age
53.29%
Female population %
87.6:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
40-44 years
Largest age group
60.2
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
257
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Rives township's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Rives township is 42.1, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Rives township's population under 18 was 23.97%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Rives township's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 16.47% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Rives township, 21.11% were under the age of 15, 17.09% aged 15 to 29, 45.33% aged 30 to 64, 14.15% aged 65 to 84, and 2.31% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Rives township's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Rives Township, Michigan population by age group. The largest age group was 40-44 years with a poulation of 606 (12.63% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Read more about Rives Township, Michigan population by age ➔

Gender

There are 316 more females than males in Rives township:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 53.29% females and 46.71% males in Rives Township, Michigan.
  • The Rives Township, Michigan gender ratio is 87.6:100 i.e. 87.6 men to 100 women (0.876).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 287.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 324.
The grouped bar chart shows Rives Township, Michigan population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 40-44 years (287) | Female # 10-14 years (324). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Read more about Rives Township, Michigan population by gender ➔

Race / Ethnicity

Rives township's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Rives township population: 91.68% are White, 3.86% are Black or African American and 4.46% are multiracial.
  • Rives township's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the township.
  • By ethnicity, 257 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,541 (94.64% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Rives township is White with a population of 4,399 (91.68% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Rives Township, Michigan population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Rives Township, Michigan population by race. The largest racial group in Rives township is White with a population of 4,399 (91.68% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Read more about Rives Township, Michigan population by race ➔

Year by year

Rives township's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 5,164 in the year 2007
  • From 2000 to 2010, Rives township's population decreased by 126 (2.62%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Rives township's population increased by 60 (1.28%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rives township's population was lowest in year 2011 at 4,669.
The graph shows Rives township's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Rives township's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 4,762. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Read more about Rives Township, Michigan population by year ➔

References

Explore related topics

Rives Township, Michigan Demographics

About the author

Neilsberg Research Avatar
Neilsberg Research
Neilsberg Research team are data scientists with expertise in processing, analysis and visualization of big data helping small businesses make right decisions.

Share

This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal or tax advice. We recommend that you consult with a qualified professional such as a lawyer or accountant before making a decision. Many of the products and services featured here are from our affiliate partners. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Read advertiser disclosure.