Barton township, Michigan
Barton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Barton township is a geographic entity located in Newaygo County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 741. The land area covers 35.71 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 741 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs | ±15.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 310 | ±50 | 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 | 374 | ±54 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 310 | ±50 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 64 | ±31 |
| Median Home Value | $207,000 | ±$39,847 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,100 | ±$105 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,375 | ±$12,780 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,646 | ±$5,765 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | ±11.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 149 | ±98 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 311 | ±75 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.1% | ±7.5% |
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 BARTON
GUS Population: 736 (2024)
ID: 128500
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
11599 N ELM AVE, PARIS MI 49338-9652
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GUS Population: 51,504 (2024)
ID: 166605
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 885, WHITE CLOUD MI 49349-0885
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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 | BALDWIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BALDWIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BALDWIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PARIS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BIG RAPIDS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BIG RAPIDS, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | BIG RAPIDS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BIG RAPIDS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | BIG RAPIDS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BIG RAPIDS, 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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Ferris State University
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College | 9.5 mi away | 1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI, 49307-2251 |
2315912000
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CHASE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 8400 EAST NORTH STREET, CHASE, MI, 49623 |
(231) 832-9511
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REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 829 SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET, REED CITY, MI, 49677 |
(231) 832-2131
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BIG RAPIDS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 426 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, BIG RAPIDS, MI, 49307 |
(231) 796-5234
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PATHFINDER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 812 MICHIGAN AVENUE, BALDWIN, MI, 49304 |
(231) 745-4010
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WHITE CLOUD COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 1038 WILCOX AVENUE, WHITE CLOUD, MI, 49349 |
(231) 689-6631
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CHIPPEWA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 19171 4TH STREET, CHIPPEWA LAKE, MI, 49320 |
(231) 867-2014
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LUTHER AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 115 STATE STREET, LUTHER, MI, 49656 |
(231) 797-8006
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WALTON ERICKSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 4808 NORTHLAND DRIVE, MORLEY, MI, 49336 |
(231) 856-4298
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LEROY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 104 WEST GILBERT STREET, LEROY, MI, 49655 |
(231) 768-4493
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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 BIG RAPIDS WTP, MI US, located 8.7 miles from Barton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2° | 12.7° | 20.4° | 2.43" | 17.8" |
| February | 31.4° | 12.2° | 21.8° | 1.97" | 16.0" |
| March | 42.0° | 19.8° | 30.9° | 2.57" | 7.7" |
| April | 54.8° | 30.9° | 42.9° | 3.95" | 1.5" |
| May | 67.6° | 43.2° | 55.4° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.2° | 53.0° | 65.1° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.3° | 57.1° | 69.2° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.0° | 55.0° | 67.0° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.6° | 46.9° | 59.3° | 3.02" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.1° | 36.3° | 47.2° | 3.76" | 0.2" |
| November | 44.1° | 27.5° | 35.8° | 3.05" | 3.8" |
| December | 33.2° | 19.3° | 26.3° | 2.33" | 14.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Big Rapids city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Reed City city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Hersey village | Village | 11.1 mi | — |
| Baldwin village | Village | 14.0 mi | — |
| Stanwood village | Village | 16.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2612305620. • 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.