Charter township · Michigan
Bath Charter Township, Michigan
Bath Charter Township, charter township, in Clinton County, Michigan. Bath Charter Township had 13,556 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,292 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,414 (±30). GEOID 2603705900.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,556
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,292 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,414 ±30
Median household income
$75,541
±$7,648 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$293,400
±$30,059 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,193
±$109 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Bath Charter Township and what county is it in?
Bath Charter Township is a charter township in Clinton County, Michigan. It covers 32.9 square miles of land, 403 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Bath Charter Township: Bath (CDP, 2,841 in 2020).
Bath Charter Township is in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bath Charter Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,556 people lived in Bath Charter Township on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 13,292 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,414 (±30).
| Measure | Bath Charter Township | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,414±30 | 79,626 | +669 |
| Households | 5,504±298 | 31,639 | +560 |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.13 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,942±345 | 33,315 | no clear change |
Bath Charter Township's population since 2000
From 7,541 in 2000 to 13,556 in 2025: up 79.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bath Charter Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bath Charter Township?
The median resident of Bath Charter Township is 36.7 years old; 15.5% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.0%. 5.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bath Charter Township | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7±3.4 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.5%±1.6 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4%±2.2 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 48.8%±3.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0%±2.3 pts | 5.2% | +3.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.8%±3.5 pts | 87.3% | −6.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.7%±1.6 pts | 1.8% | +2.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.3 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±1.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.7%±1.7 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.7%±2.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9%±1.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1%±2.7 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6%±2.3 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5%±1.9 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.9%±5.6 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.0%±3.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.6%±4.6 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±1.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bath Charter Township earn?
Half of Bath Charter Township's 5,504 households earn less than $75,541 a year (±$7,648), against $88,210 in Clinton County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $84,072 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bath Charter Township | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,541±$7,648 | $88,210 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $112,610±$15,207 | $112,690 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,872±$6,043 | $45,810 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4%±3.4 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.8%±4.9 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3%±2.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6%±2.0 pts | 96.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9%±3.2 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bath Charter Township?
Owners occupy 65.5% of Bath Charter Township's occupied homes and renters 34.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $293,400 by its owner (±$30,059). The median renter pays $1,193 a month including utilities, and 39.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bath Charter Township | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $293,400±$30,059 | $259,500 | +$41,231 |
| Median gross rent | $1,193±$109 | $1,092 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.3%±8.5 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,687±$151 | $1,726 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.5%±4.4 pts | 82.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.5%±4.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Housing units | 5,942±345 | 33,315 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.7%±5.4 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.3%±4.1 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.1%±2.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.3%±3.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±2.3 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1%±1.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bath Charter Township building?
Builders took permits for 27 new housing units in Bath Charter Township in 2025 (21 in single-family houses), 2.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bath Charter Township work and get to work?
76.0% of Bath Charter Township's workers drive alone and 15.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Bath Charter Township | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9%±3.2 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±2.1 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0%±4.7 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3%±2.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.8%±4.0 pts | 16.3% | +8.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min±2.1 | 23.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bath Charter Township?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Bath Charter Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,539 (Tract 112) to $87,352 (Tract 111.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 111.01Clinton County | 4,352 | $77,987 |
| Tract 111.06Clinton County | 4,030 | $86,518 |
| Tract 111.05Clinton County | 2,475 | $87,352 |
| Tract 112Clinton County | 3,168 | $37,539 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bath Charter Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Bath Charter Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bath Charter Township is the 937th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 84th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Bath Charter Township ranks 572nd of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 84th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 376th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 494th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 572nd | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 254th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 251st | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 267th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 228th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 168th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,153rd | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,191st | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 191st | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 951st | 1,356 |
Bath Charter Township's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bath Charter Township?
8 of the 57 figures for Bath Charter Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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