What is the median household income in Watson Township, MI?
The median household income in Watson Township, MI is $65,469 (±$11,517) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
In Watson Township, the median household income went from $70,167 in 2015–2019 to $65,469 in 2020–2024 (−6.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $65,469 (±$11,517)
- Median renter income
- $51,667 (±$10,670)
Income in Watson Township against Allegan County, its state and the nation
| Watson Township | Allegan County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,469 (±$11,517) | $83,283 (±$2,480) | $72,875 (±$293) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $51,667 (±$10,670) | $42,221 (±$4,567) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $66,563 (±$13,275) | $88,473 (±$2,527) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,100 (±$40) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Watson Township, median household income is lower than in Allegan County ($83,283).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($72,875).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Allegan County, Watson Township ranks 27 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 882 of 1,517.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,167 (±$7,565) | $65,469 (±$11,517) | −6.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $159,600 (±$8,594) | $214,000 (±$14,943) | +34.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Watson Township
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Township | — | $65,469 (±$11,517) | — |
| Martin | 4.4 mi | $60,357 (±$10,712) | Not measurably different |
| Otsego Township | 5.2 mi | $74,145 (±$8,551) | Not measurably different |
| Martin Township | 5.6 mi | $72,125 (±$14,180) | Not measurably different |
| Allegan Township | 5.7 mi | $88,917 (±$10,004) | Higher |
| Hopkins | 5.7 mi | $75,417 (±$16,075) | Not measurably different |
| Hopkins Township | 5.8 mi | $88,825 (±$5,035) | Higher |
| Allegan | 6.0 mi | $52,925 (±$15,873) | Not measurably different |
| Otsego | 6.3 mi | $74,156 (±$7,774) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Allegan Township, MI ($88,917), Hopkins Township, MI ($88,825).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Allegan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Wayland | $74,464 (±$11,752) |
| 22 | Otsego | $74,156 (±$7,774) |
| 23 | Otsego Township | $74,145 (±$8,551) |
| 24 | Martin Township | $72,125 (±$14,180) |
| 25 | Clyde Township (Allegan County) | $72,083 (±$14,646) |
| 26 | Plainwell | $66,525 (±$13,389) |
| 27 | Watson Township | $65,469 (±$11,517) |
| 28 | Lee Township (Allegan County) | $65,156 (±$14,999) |
| 29 | Cheshire Township | $64,345 (±$14,914) |
| 30 | Fennville | $59,167 (±$24,123) |
| 31 | Allegan | $52,925 (±$15,873) |
Showing 11 of 31 places in Allegan County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Watson Township
What is the median household income in Watson Township?
The median household income in Watson Township is $65,469 (±$11,517) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have incomes in Watson Township kept up with inflation?
In Watson Township, the median household income went from $70,167 in 2015–2019 to $65,469 in 2020–2024 (−6.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
What do renters earn in Watson Township?
The median renting household in Watson Township, MI earns $51,667 (±$10,670) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watson township, Allegan County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watson township, Allegan County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watson township, Allegan County, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watson township, Allegan County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watson township, Allegan County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watson township, Allegan County, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Watson township, Allegan County, Michigan (county subdivision:84580, in state:26 county:005).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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