Akron township, Michigan
Akron township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Akron township is a geographic entity located in Tuscola County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,350. The land area covers 52.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,350 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs | ±5.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 614 | ±74 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 719 | ±77 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 614 | ±74 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 105 | ±44 |
| Median Home Value | $112,100 | ±$13,437 |
| Median Gross Rent | $861 | ±$68 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,318 | ±$11,414 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,913 | ±$9,567 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | ±4.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 147 | ±67 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 579 | ±111 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.9% | ±4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF AKRON
GUS Population: 1,356 (2024)
ID: 128547
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
3480 W HOPPE RD, UNIONVILLE MI 48767-9795
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GUS Population: 52,757 (2024)
ID: 166613
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CONTROLLER/ADMINISTRATOR
125 W LINCOLN ST, CARO MI 48723
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AKRON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | FAIRGROVE, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | FAIRGROVE, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | CARO, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | UG | CARO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CARO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CARO, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 04-12 | ESSEXVILLE, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | UG | UNIONVILLE, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | CARO, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft Inc
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College Vocational | 18.6 mi away | 917 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI, 48708-5614 |
9898944923
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COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 6456 CENTER STREET, UNIONVILLE, MI, 48767 |
(989) 674-2651
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Saginaw Valley State University
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College | 23.7 mi away | 7400 Bay Rd, University Center, MI, 48710 |
9899644000
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FAIRGROVE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 1959 MAIN STREET, FAIRGROVE, MI, 48733 |
(989) 693-6050
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Delta College
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College | 23.8 mi away | 1961 Delta Road, University Center, MI, 48710 |
9896869000
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SEBEWAING TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 41 NORTH CENTER STREET, SEBEWAING, MI, 48759 |
(989) 883-3520
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CARO AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 840 WEST FRANK STREET, CARO, MI, 48723 |
(989) 673-4329
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REESE UNITY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 2065 GATES STREET, REESE, MI, 48757 |
(989) 868-4120
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RAWSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 6495 PINE STREET, CASS CITY, MI, 48726 |
(989) 872-2856
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BULLARD SANFORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 520 WEST HURON AVENUE, VASSAR, MI, 48768 |
(989) 823-2171
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CARO WWTP, MI US, located 12.1 miles from Akron township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4° | 14.6° | 22.0° | 2.18" | 13.1" |
| February | 31.5° | 14.8° | 23.1° | 1.63" | 8.0" |
| March | 41.7° | 23.1° | 32.4° | 1.92" | 5.5" |
| April | 55.3° | 33.5° | 44.4° | 3.59" | 1.0" |
| May | 68.0° | 44.8° | 56.4° | 3.69" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.1° | 54.6° | 66.3° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.9° | 59.6° | 70.7° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 57.4° | 68.6° | 3.32" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 50.1° | 61.5° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.8° | 39.6° | 49.7° | 3.11" | 0.0" |
| November | 46.1° | 30.5° | 38.3° | 2.47" | 2.3" |
| December | 34.6° | 22.1° | 28.3° | 2.12" | 11.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unionville village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Akron village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Fairgrove village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Sebewaing village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Caro city | City | 11.5 mi | — |
| Gagetown village | Village | 13.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2615700720. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.