Every place has a story, and the numbers tell more of it than you might think. The Census puts the average household size in Grant Township at 2.42 people.
That is about the same as the St. Clair County figure of 2.34 people.
Where Grant Township stands
Among 30 communities in St. Clair County, Grant Township has the 13th highest figure, above 59% of them. The range runs from 1.99 people in Marine City to 2.88 people in China Township.
The highest figures in the group belong to China Township (2.88 people), Wales Township (2.79 people), and Casco Township (2.75 people). Across all 199 Metro Detroit communities, Grant Township ranks 112th.
Next door
Kenockee Township nearby comes in at 2.47 people, about the same. Burtchville Township nearby comes in at 2.32 people, 4% lower.
Clyde Township nearby comes in at 2.48 people, about the same. Greenwood Township nearby comes in at 2.67 people, 10% higher.
Related numbers
For median age, Grant Township comes in at 49.9 years. For households with children under 18, Grant Township comes in at 26.6%.
For residents born outside the U.S., Grant Township comes in at 1.2%.
What it means for you
So what does that mean for you?
Bigger households need more bedrooms, which is why the size of the house follows the size of the family.
How we read the numbers
The figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare Grant Township with the 30 communities in St. Clair County that have the same figure on file, highest first.
Next door, compared
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Grant Township 2.42 people
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Kenockee Township 2.47 people
St. Clair County
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Burtchville Township 2.32 people
St. Clair County
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Clyde Township 2.48 people
St. Clair County
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Greenwood Township 2.67 people
St. Clair County
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Fort Gratiot 2.29 people
St. Clair County
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Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.