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Emmett Charter Township, Michigan
Emmett Charter Township, charter township, in Calhoun County, Michigan. Emmett Charter Township had 11,712 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,744 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,726 (±24). GEOID 2602525935.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,712
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,744 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,726 ±24
Median household income
$79,207
±$7,718 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$220,000
±$15,183 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,053
±$52 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Emmett Charter Township and what county is it in?
Emmett Charter Township is a charter township in Calhoun County, Michigan. It covers 32.1 square miles of land, 366 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Emmett Charter Township: Brownlee Park (CDP, 2,021 in 2020).
Emmett Charter Township is in the Battle Creek, MI metropolitan statistical area (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 Emmett Charter Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,712 people lived in Emmett Charter Township on July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 11,744 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,726 (±24).
| Measure | Emmett Charter Township | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,726±24 | 133,778 | +89 |
| Households | 4,717±333 | 53,333 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.18 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,231±376 | 59,602 | no clear change |
Emmett Charter Township's population since 2000
From 11,979 in 2000 to 11,712 in 2025: down 2.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Emmett 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 Emmett Charter Township?
The median resident of Emmett Charter Township is 46.5 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 21.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 4.6%.
| Measure | Emmett Charter Township | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5±3.4 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3%±3.3 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.3%±2.5 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 50.6%±2.6 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2%±2.2 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2%±3.0 pts | 75.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.6%±2.2 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±1.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2%±2.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.4%±3.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±3.1 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8%±1.2 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.4%±2.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.0%±5.6 pts | 22.9% | +7.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4%±3.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5%±4.1 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±1.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Emmett Charter Township earn?
Half of Emmett Charter Township's 4,717 households earn less than $79,207 a year (±$7,718), against $63,177 in Calhoun County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $72,892 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Emmett Charter Township | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,207±$7,718 | $63,177 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $108,640±$15,300 | $83,388 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,442±$6,506 | $34,349 | +$7,798 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0%±3.6 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.4%±5.6 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4%±3.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6%±2.3 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±3.1 pts | 89.6% | – |
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 Emmett Charter Township?
Owners occupy 69.4% of Emmett Charter Township's occupied homes and renters 30.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $220,000 by its owner (±$15,183). The median renter pays $1,053 a month including utilities, and 23.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Emmett Charter Township | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $220,000±$15,183 | $162,800 | +$60,379 |
| Median gross rent | $1,053±$52 | $968 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.2%±9.0 pts | 36.9% | −18.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,397±$83 | $1,271 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.4%±5.3 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.6%±5.3 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 5,231±376 | 59,602 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.6%±3.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6%±3.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.1%±5.0 pts | 73.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.3%±2.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8%±1.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.2%±2.7 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5%±1.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 Emmett Charter Township building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Emmett Charter Township in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.2 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 Emmett Charter Township work and get to work?
84.2% of Emmett Charter Township's workers drive alone and 7.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.6 minutes.
| Measure | Emmett Charter Township | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.6%±4.4 pts | 59.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±1.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.2%±4.8 pts | 79.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4%±3.1 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.8%±3.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.6 min±2.3 | 20.5 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 Emmett Charter Township?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Emmett Charter Township, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,438 (Tract 21) to $91,179 (Tract 19).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20Calhoun County | 5,141 | $86,123 |
| Tract 19Calhoun County | 3,910 | $91,179 |
| Tract 21Calhoun County | 1,022 | $43,438 |
| Tract 7Calhoun County | 3,166 | $53,686 |
| Tract 6Calhoun County | 2,859 | $34,770 |
| Tract 8Calhoun County | 2,971 | $40,703 |
| Tract 22Calhoun County | 3,277 | $76,638 |
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 Emmett Charter Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Emmett Charter Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Emmett Charter Township is the 1,063rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 96th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Emmett Charter Township ranks 484th 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 | 96th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 791st | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 504th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 484th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 325th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 574th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 472nd | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 654th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 373rd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 436th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,105th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 778th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,203rd | 1,356 |
Emmett 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 Emmett Charter Township?
14 of the 57 figures for Emmett 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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