How long do people stay in their homes in Porter Township (Van Buren County), MI?
10.9% (±5.0 points) of households in Porter Township (Van Buren County), MI moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.5% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 10.9% (±5.0 points)
- Since before 2000
- 38.5%
When households in Porter Township (Van Buren County) moved in
| Moved in | Porter Township (Van Buren County) | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 2.6% | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 10.1% (±4.8 points) | 15.1% | 17.2% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 24.3% (±6.0 points) | 38.4% | 39.5% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 26.3% (±7.0 points) | 17.9% | 16.0% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 20.3% (±6.2 points) | 13.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 18.2% (±4.9 points) | 12.1% | 12.1% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Porter Township (Van Buren County), the share of households that moved in since 2020 is lower than in Van Buren County (17.7%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (21.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Porter Township (Van Buren County)
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Township (Van Buren County) | — | 10.9% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Lawton | 3.6 mi | 23.6% (±7.5 points) | Higher |
| Decatur Township | 5.6 mi | 26.9% (±7.6 points) | Higher |
| Antwerp Township | 5.8 mi | 17.2% (±3.4 points) | Higher |
| Prairie Ronde Township | 5.9 mi | 8.5% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marcellus Township | 6.5 mi | 16.8% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marcellus | 6.6 mi | 25.9% (±10.5 points) | Higher |
| Mattawan | 6.7 mi | 29.7% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Paw Paw | 7.6 mi | 30.2% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lawton, MI (23.6%), Decatur Township, MI (26.9%), Antwerp Township, MI (17.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Van Buren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Arlington Township | 13.4% (±5.2 points) |
| 15 | Keeler Township | 13.3% (±7.0 points) |
| 16 | Almena Township | 12.7% (±4.6 points) |
| 17 | Bangor Township | 12.6% (±5.4 points) |
| 18 | Hamilton Township (Van Buren County) | 12.2% (±7.2 points) |
| 19 | Waverly Township (Van Buren County) | 12.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 20 | Porter Township (Van Buren County) | 10.9% (±5.0 points) |
| 21 | Gobles | 9.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 22 | Hartford Township | 8.8% (±5.2 points) |
Showing 9 of 22 places in Van Buren County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Porter Township (Van Buren County)
How often do people move in Porter Township (Van Buren County)?
10.9% of households in Porter Township (Van Buren County), MI moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Porter Township (Van Buren County) have?
38.5% of households in Porter Township (Van Buren County) have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Porter township, Van Buren County, Michigan (county subdivision:65760, in state:26 county:159).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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