Township · Michigan
Park Township, Ottawa County, Michigan
Park Township, Ottawa County, township, in Ottawa County, Michigan. Park Township, Ottawa County had 19,199 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,625 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,901 (±26). GEOID 2613962460.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,199
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,625 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,901 ±26
Median household income
$110,402
±$9,605 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$393,200
±$23,107 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,154
±$323 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Park Township, Ottawa County and what county is it in?
Park Township, Ottawa County is a township in Ottawa County, Michigan. It covers 19.2 square miles of land, 970 residents per square mile in 2020.
Part of Beechwood (CDP) also lies in it.
Park Township, Ottawa County is in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 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 Park Township, Ottawa County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,199 people lived in Park Township, Ottawa County on July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 18,625 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,901 (±26).
| Measure | Park Township, Ottawa County | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,901±26 | 301,203 | +149 |
| Households | 7,460±316 | 111,322 | +476 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.11 | 2.61 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 8,494±410 | 117,604 | +527 |
Park Township, Ottawa County's population since 2000
From 17,579 in 2000 to 19,199 in 2025: up 9.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Park Township, Ottawa County 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 Park Township, Ottawa County?
The median resident of Park Township, Ottawa County is 49.0 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 24.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.3%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Park Township, Ottawa County | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0±2.1 | 36.5 | +4.4 |
| Under 18 years | 19.7%±2.0 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.7%±2.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 51.0%±2.1 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.3%±2.2 pts | 10.3% | +3.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.0%±2.7 pts | 81.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6%±1.8 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.2%±2.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 7.5%±1.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4%±1.1 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2%±1.5 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 55.4%±3.9 pts | 38.9% | +8.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.0%±4.7 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9%±7.0 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 Park Township, Ottawa County earn?
Half of Park Township, Ottawa County's 7,460 households earn less than $110,402 a year (±$9,605), against $90,502 in Ottawa County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $111,834 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Park Township, Ottawa County | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,402±$9,605 | $90,502 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $152,714±$18,941 | $115,371 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,796±$7,553 | $42,799 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.4%±2.4 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.4%±6.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.2%±1.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.5%±0.5 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.9%±1.0 pts | 93.0% | – |
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 Park Township, Ottawa County?
Owners occupy 94.4% of Park Township, Ottawa County's occupied homes and renters 5.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $393,200 by its owner (±$23,107). The median renter pays $1,154 a month including utilities, and 42.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Park Township, Ottawa County | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $393,200±$23,107 | $323,400 | +$103,372 |
| Median gross rent | $1,154±$323 | $1,211 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.1%±21.9 pts | 39.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,794±$186 | $1,656 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 94.4%±2.0 pts | 79.3% | +4.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 5.6%±2.0 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Housing units | 8,494±410 | 117,604 | +527 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.4%±12.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.7%±3.6 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.2%±2.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.1%±2.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1%±1.0 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 Park Township, Ottawa County building?
Builders took permits for 65 new housing units in Park Township, Ottawa County in 2025 (36 in single-family houses), 3.4 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 Park Township, Ottawa County work and get to work?
79.7% of Park Township, Ottawa County's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Park Township, Ottawa County | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.9%±4.7 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±2.5 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.7%±4.5 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±2.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5%±3.2 pts | 10.3% | +6.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min±1.7 | 20.1 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 Park Township, Ottawa County?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Park Township, Ottawa County (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $75,063 (Tract 221.05) to $125,938 (Tract 221.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 221.08Ottawa County | 6,721 | $119,760 |
| Tract 221.05Ottawa County | 5,467 | $75,063 |
| Tract 221.06Ottawa County | 3,894 | $124,196 |
| Tract 221.07Ottawa County | 1,438 | $109,250 |
| Tract 221.03Ottawa County | 1,381 | $125,938 |
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 Park Township, Ottawa County) · Census block assignment files
How does Park Township, Ottawa County compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Park Township, Ottawa County is the 621st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 55th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Park Township, Ottawa County ranks 90th 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 | 55th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 246th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 344th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 90th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 72nd | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 81st | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 317th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 1,029th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 282nd | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 182nd | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 455th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,075th | 1,356 |
Park Township, Ottawa County'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 Park Township, Ottawa County?
11 of the 57 figures for Park Township, Ottawa County 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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