Brookfield township, Michigan
Brookfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Brookfield township is a geographic entity located in Eaton County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,472. The land area covers 36.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,472 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.7 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 559 | ±75 | 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 | 590 | ±73 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 559 | ±75 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 31 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $217,200 | ±$16,648 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,083 | ±$24,780 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,507 | ±$6,999 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 97 | ±43 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 655 | ±130 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.3% | ±6.6% |
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 BROOKFIELD
GUS Population: 1,469 (2024)
ID: 166961
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
2508 E 5 POINT HWY, CHARLOTTE MI 48813-9116
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GUS Population: 109,494 (2024)
ID: 128249
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
1045 INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE MI 48813-1095
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | LANSING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BELLEVUE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BELLEVUE, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 04-12 | MARSHALL, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | CHARLOTTE, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CHARLOTTE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | CHARLOTTE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | CHARLOTTE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | DIMONDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-12 | CHARLOTTE, 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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The University of Olivet
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College | 7.2 mi away | 320 South Main Street, Olivet, MI, 49076 |
8004567189
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CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 226 SOUTH BOSTWICK STREET, CHARLOTTE, MI, 48813 |
(517) 543-8859
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Albion College
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College | 15.6 mi away | 611 E Porter St, Albion, MI, 49224 |
5176291000
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EATON RAPIDS AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 220 SOUTH MAIN STREET, EATON RAPIDS, MI, 48827 |
(517) 663-0950
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Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing
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College Vocational | 21.0 mi away | 4106 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI, 48917-2108 |
5177039044
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SPRINGPORT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 116 MECHANIC STREET, SPRINGPORT, MI, 49284 |
(517) 905-1459
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Great Lakes Christian College
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College | 21.1 mi away | 6211 W Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI, 48917-1299 |
5173210242
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POTTERVILLE BENTON TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 150 LIBRARY LANE, POTTERVILLE, MI, 48876 |
(517) 645-2989
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Spring Arbor University
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College | 21.6 mi away | 106 E. Main St, Spring Arbor, MI, 49283-9799 |
5177501200
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BELLEVUE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 212 NORTH MAIN STREET, BELLEVUE, MI, 49021 |
(269) 763-3369
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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 CHARLOTTE, MI US, located 5.9 miles from Brookfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8° | 15.1° | 22.4° | 2.26" | 14.9" |
| February | 32.9° | 16.2° | 24.6° | 1.69" | 4.4" |
| March | 43.3° | 24.0° | 33.7° | 2.27" | 5.8" |
| April | 56.7° | 34.6° | 45.6° | 3.43" | 1.0" |
| May | 68.4° | 46.3° | 57.4° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.5° | 56.1° | 66.8° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.5° | 59.8° | 70.6° | 3.02" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.3° | 58.1° | 68.7° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 50.3° | 61.6° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.2° | 39.7° | 50.0° | 3.55" | 0.3" |
| November | 46.3° | 30.0° | 38.1° | 2.74" | 2.1" |
| December | 35.1° | 21.8° | 28.5° | 2.20" | 9.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Eaton Rapids city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Olivet city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Springport village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Potterville city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
| Bellevue village | Village | 11.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2604510920. • 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.