Charter township · Michigan
Kinross Charter Township, Michigan
Kinross Charter Township, charter township, in Chippewa County, Michigan. Kinross Charter Township had 6,790 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.9% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 7,376; the 2020 Census counted 6,139 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,784 (±66). GEOID 2603343480.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,790
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,139 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,784 ±66
Median household income
$61,250
±$5,063 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$127,300
±$41,271 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$850
±$38 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Kinross Charter Township and what county is it in?
Kinross Charter Township is a charter township in Chippewa County, Michigan. It covers 119.7 square miles of land, 51 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Kinross Charter Township: Kincheloe (CDP, 2,587 in 2020).
Kinross Charter Township is in the Sault Ste. Marie, MI micropolitan 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 Kinross Charter Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,790 people lived in Kinross Charter Township on July 1, 2025, down 7.9% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Kinross Charter Township, 7,376, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 6,139: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,784 (±66).
| Measure | Kinross Charter Township | Chippewa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,784±66 | 36,295 | −651 |
| Households | 1,133±123 | 14,080 | −486 |
| Average household size | 3.02±0.33 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,264±127 | 20,348 | −546 |
Kinross Charter Township's population since 2000
From 5,922 in 2000 to 6,790 in 2025: up 14.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kinross 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 Kinross Charter Township?
The median resident of Kinross Charter Township is 37.8 years old; 14.4% are under 18 and 11.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 45.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 28.5%.
| Measure | Kinross Charter Township | Chippewa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8±2.2 | 41.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.4%±2.0 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.2%±2.2 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 73.5%±2.1 pts | 54.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4%±1.7 pts | 2.3% | +2.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 45.9%±3.8 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.5%±2.4 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 9.5%±2.2 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.5%±3.2 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.4%±2.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±1.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8%±4.6 pts | 17.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8%±2.4 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.4%±2.7 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.4%±2.9 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.6%±1.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.3%±3.5 pts | 84.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 Kinross Charter Township earn?
Half of Kinross Charter Township's 1,133 households earn less than $61,250 a year (±$5,063), against $62,217 in Chippewa County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $49,420 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,830 after inflation. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kinross Charter Township | Chippewa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,250±$5,063 | $62,217 | +$11,830 |
| Mean household income | $68,926±$6,844 | $76,503 | – |
| Per capita income | $15,919±$1,931 | $30,655 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.3%±5.6 pts | 14.0% | −13.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.4%±11.1 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.2%±6.8 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3%±3.0 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.1%±2.7 pts | 87.8% | – |
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 Kinross Charter Township?
Owners occupy 61.3% of Kinross Charter Township's occupied homes and renters 38.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $127,300 by its owner (±$41,271). The median renter pays $850 a month including utilities, and 31.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kinross Charter Township | Chippewa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $127,300±$41,271 | $161,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $850±$38 | $797 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.3%±10.3 pts | 36.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,238±$97 | $1,207 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.3%±7.9 pts | 75.0% | +10.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.7%±7.9 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,264±127 | 20,348 | −546 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.5%±6.4 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4%±4.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2%±3.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5%±3.2 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9%±3.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
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 do people in Kinross Charter Township work and get to work?
79.9% of Kinross Charter Township's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.4%.
| Measure | Kinross Charter Township | Chippewa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 25.8%±2.4 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.4%±7.3 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.9%±4.7 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5%±3.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3%±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3%±3.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min±3.1 | 17.4 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 Kinross Charter Township?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Kinross Charter Township, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9709Chippewa County | 2,980 | $57,031 |
| Tract 9802Chippewa County | 1,814 | not published |
| Tract 9803Chippewa County | 1,238 | not published |
| Tract 9708Chippewa County | 3,755 | $75,313 |
| Tract 9707Chippewa County | 1,102 | $61,200 |
| Tract 9801Chippewa County | 0 | not published |
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 Kinross Charter Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Kinross Charter Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kinross Charter Township is the 1,764th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 156th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Kinross Charter Township ranks 975th 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 | 156th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,277th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,076th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 975th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,353rd | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 1,205th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 854th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 124th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,307th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,094th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,232nd | 1,356 |
| Travel time to work | 951st | 1,356 |
Kinross 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 Kinross Charter Township?
12 of the 57 figures for Kinross 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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