DenmarkMI
A town of 2,720. Public schools that outperform most of Michigan.
What makes Denmark stand out
The 2 things Denmark does most differently from other towns.
Denmark has shrunk 10.7% since 2010
3,068 people in 2010; 2,720 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Denmark’s report card
Now in Denmark
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Denmark. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Denmark
Most working residents leave Denmark for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Frankenmuth (14%), Saginaw (10%) and Saginaw (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Denmark’s public schools outperform 58% of Michigan districts
The public schools Denmark’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 58% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Elementary School | PK–5 | 328 | B+ |
| St. Michaels School Private | PK–8 | 163 | |
| Trinity Lutheran School Private | PK–8 | 103 | |
| Reese Middle School | 6–8 | 161 | B− |
| Reese High School | 9–12 | 254 | B+ |
Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
Denmark beats the Michigan average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Denmark | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.4% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.6% | 10.2% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Denmark has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
0.8% of Denmark is conserved land
1.0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Denmark Township State Game Area | — | 89 |
| 2. Reese Community Park | — | 17 |
| 3. Memorial Park | — | 1 |
95% of working residents leave Denmark for work
Where Denmark’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Denmark
Township in Michigan, United States
Denmark Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,741 at the 2020 census. Denmark Township was organized in 1853.
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- Population
- 2,741
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 646 ft
Denmark’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Denmark.