Backus township, Michigan

Population In Backus township, Michigan

Population217

In terms of political views, the Backus township population skews Republican. The top religion in Backus township is Protestant. The top age group is 45-64 per census data.

Household Types in Backus township, Michigan

  • Singles in Backus township 40.7%
  • Married Couples in Backus township 59.3%

Age Groups of People Living in Backus township, Michigan

  • 18 to 24 year olds 7.4%
  • 25 to 44 year olds 25.3%
  • 45 to 64 year olds 36.4%
  • 65+ year olds 18.9%

Race Diversity in Backus township, Michigan

The Race Diversity score in Backus township, Michigan is 6.Race diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Latino/Hispanics 2.3%
  • Whites 94.0%
  • Black or African Americans 0.0%
  • American Indian & Alaska Natives 0.0%
  • Asians 5.5%
  • Native Hawaiians & Other Pacific Islanders 0.0%
  • Multi 0.5%
  • Other 0.0%

The Religion of people living in Backus township, Michigan

The primary religious affiliation in Backus township, Michigan is Protestant. The Religion Diversity score in Backus township, Michigan is 16.3Religion diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score..

ReligionPercentage of Population
Protestant14.9%
Catholic8.0%
Orthodox0.0%
Other / Christian0.7%
Mormon0.4%
Jewish0.0%
Muslim0.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Other / Non-Christian0.0%
No Religion76%

Industry and Occupation in Backus township, Michigan

The top industry present in Backus township, Michigan is Construction. 40.0 % of residents work in Management, business, science, and arts occupations, while only 9.5% work in Production, transportation, and material moving occupations. The Industry Diversity score in Backus township, Michigan is 55.1.Industry diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 5.7%
  • Construction 21.0%
  • Manufacturing 13.3%
  • Wholesale trade 0.0%
  • Retail trade 14.3%
  • Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 1.0%
  • Information 1.0%
  • Finance and insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing 1.0%
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services 12.4%
  • Educational services, health care, and social assistance 17.1%
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.5%
  • Other services, except public administration 1.9%
  • Public administration 1.9%

The Occupation Diversity score in Backus township, Michigan is 75.0.Occupation diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Management, business, science, and arts occupations 40.0%
  • Service occupations 13.3%
  • Sales and office occupations 18.1%
  • Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 19.0%
  • Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 9.5%

Average Educational level of people living in Backus township,Michigan

59.4% of residents in Backus township, Michigan have earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the U.S. average of 46.6%. 65.6% of residents in Backus township, Michigan hold STEM degrees (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). The Educational level Diversity score in Backus township, Michigan is 56.4.Educational diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Less than high school graduate 6.9%
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33.7%
  • Some college or associate's degree 41.1%
  • Bachelor's degree 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree 6.9%

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