Breitung charter township, Michigan
Breitung charter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Breitung charter township is a geographic entity located in Dickinson County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,857. The land area covers 64.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,857 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56.8 yrs | ±4.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,838 | ±185 | 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 | 3,197 | ±220 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,838 | ±185 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 359 | ±179 |
| Median Home Value | $175,300 | ±$19,678 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,125 | ±$211 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,343 | ±$3,150 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,352 | ±$4,198 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 508 | ±168 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,734 | ±293 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.9% | ±3.5% |
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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GUS Population: 5,890 (2024)
ID: 166958
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK & INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT
PO BOX 160, QUINNESEC MI 49876-0160
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GUS Population: 25,995 (2024)
ID: 201917
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CONTROLLER/ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 609, IRON MOUNTAIN MI 49801-0609
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | IRON MOUNTAIN, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | KINGSFORD, MI | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | KINGSFORD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | IRON MOUNTAIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Florence, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Florence, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Florence, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | IRON MOUNTAIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | IRON MOUNTAIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | KINGSFORD, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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DICKINSON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 401 IRON MOUNTAIN STREET, IRON MOUNTAIN, MI, 49801 |
(906) 774-1218
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NIAGARA BRANCH
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 1029 ROOSEVELT RD., NIAGARA, WI, 54151 |
(715) 251-3236
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SOLOMONSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 620 SECTION STREET, NORWAY, MI, 49870 |
(906) 563-8617
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NORTH DICKINSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | W6588 M-69, FELCH, MI, 49831 |
(906) 542-7230
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FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 400 OLIVE AVE., FLORENCE, WI, 54121 |
(715) 528-3094
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CRYSTAL FALLS DISTRICT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 21.9 mi away | 237 SUPERIOR AVENUE, CRYSTAL FALLS, MI, 49920 |
(906) 875-3344
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HERMANSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 22.5 mi away | W5480 FIRST STREET, HERMANSVILLE, MI, 49847 |
(906) 352-4111
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GOODMAN LIBRARY STATION BRANCH
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Library | 23.9 mi away | NO. 1 FALCON CREST, GOODMAN, WI, 54125 |
(715) 336-2575
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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 IRON MTN FORD AP, MI US, located 6.2 miles from Breitung charter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5° | 5.8° | 14.7° | 0.47" | — |
| February | 27.4° | 6.6° | 17.0° | 0.51" | — |
| March | 38.3° | 16.8° | 27.6° | 0.87" | — |
| April | 52.1° | 27.4° | 39.8° | 1.59" | — |
| May | 66.3° | 39.5° | 52.9° | 2.20" | — |
| June | 75.9° | 49.8° | 62.8° | 2.99" | — |
| July | 80.1° | 54.4° | 67.3° | 2.74" | — |
| August | 77.7° | 52.9° | 65.3° | 2.44" | — |
| September | 69.5° | 45.2° | 57.4° | 2.94" | — |
| October | 55.1° | 34.3° | 44.7° | 2.20" | — |
| November | 40.1° | 23.7° | 31.9° | 1.15" | — |
| December | 28.5° | 12.7° | 20.6° | 0.65" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Mountain city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Quinnesec CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Kingsford city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Niagara city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Norway city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Florence CDP | CDP | 11.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2604310220. • 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.