Bear Creek township, Michigan
Bear Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bear Creek township is a geographic entity located in Emmet County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,513. The land area covers 39.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,513 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.1 yrs | ±7.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,028 | ±247 | 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 | 4,437 | ±297 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,028 | ±247 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,409 | ±218 |
| Median Home Value | $364,500 | ±$34,165 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,453 | ±$191 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,090 | ±$13,375 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,270 | ±$4,989 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 637 | ±305 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,978 | ±336 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.3% | ±4.7% |
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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GUS Population: 6,526 (2024)
ID: 208359
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
373 N DIVISION RD, PETOSKEY MI 49770-9356
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GUS Population: 33,949 (2024)
ID: 166585
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
200 DIVISION ST, STE 130, PETOSKEY MI 49770-2486
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | ALANSON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | BOYNE CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | BOYNE CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BOYNE CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | BOYNE FALLS, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | INDIAN RIVER, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PETOSKEY, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | PETOSKEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | BOYNE CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | PETOSKEY, 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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North Central Michigan College
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College | 2.5 mi away | 1515 Howard St, Petoskey, MI, 49770 |
2313486600
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PETOSKEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 500 EAST MITCHELL STREET, PETOSKEY, MI, 49770 |
(231) 758-3100
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CROOKED TREE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 2203 WALLOON STREET, WALLOON LAKE, MI, 49796 |
(231) 535-2111
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ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 7631 BURR AVENUE, ALANSON, MI, 49706 |
(231) 548-5465
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BOYNE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 201 EAST MAIN STREET, BOYNE CITY, MI, 49712 |
(231) 582-7861
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BOYNE DISTRICT LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 201 EAST MAIN ST., BOYNE, MI, 49712 |
(231) 582-7861
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BOYNE FALLS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 3008 MAIN STREET, BOYNE FALLS, MI, 49713 |
(231) 549-2277
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INDIAN RIVER AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 3546 SOUTH STRAITS HIGHWAY, INDIAN RIVER, MI, 49749 |
(231) 238-8581
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PELLSTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 125 NORTH MILTON STREET, PELLSTON, MI, 49769 |
(231) 539-8858
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WOLVERINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 5716 WEST MAIN STREET, WOLVERINE, MI, 49799 |
(231) 525-8800
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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 PETOSKEY NCMC, MI US, located 2.4 miles from Bear Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1° | 12.1° | 19.1° | 2.41" | 34.6" |
| February | 27.7° | 11.5° | 19.6° | 1.69" | 20.4" |
| March | 37.0° | 18.0° | 27.5° | 1.98" | 13.1" |
| April | 49.6° | 30.0° | 39.8° | 2.96" | 6.4" |
| May | 62.8° | 41.8° | 52.3° | 3.06" | 0.2" |
| June | 72.6° | 51.8° | 62.2° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 76.3° | 57.1° | 66.7° | 2.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 75.7° | 55.8° | 65.7° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.3° | 49.5° | 59.4° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| October | 55.9° | 39.0° | 47.4° | 4.35" | 0.4" |
| November | 42.6° | 29.9° | 36.3° | 3.62" | 11.5" |
| December | 32.0° | 21.2° | 26.6° | 2.97" | 33.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Conway CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Petoskey city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Walloon Lake CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Oden CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Pon-she-wa-ing CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2604706380. • 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.