Cheshire township, Michigan
Cheshire township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cheshire township is a geographic entity located in Allegan County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,258. The land area covers 34.82 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,258 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 963 | ±167 | 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 | 1,195 | ±197 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 963 | ±167 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 232 | ±105 |
| Median Home Value | $188,000 | ±$50,712 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,017 | ±$362 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,345 | ±$14,914 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,648 | ±$3,986 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | ±4.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 261 | ±129 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,207 | ±289 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92% | ±6.2% |
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 CHESHIRE
GUS Population: 2,236 (2024)
ID: 166843
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
630 38TH ST, ALLEGAN MI 49010-9131
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GUS Population: 122,429 (2024)
ID: 204649
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
3283 122ND AVE, ALLEGAN MI 49010-9511
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | KALAMAZOO, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | ALLEGAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALLEGAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | ALLEGAN, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | BANGOR, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BANGOR, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BANGOR, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BLOOMINGDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BLOOMINGDALE, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | KALAMAZOO, 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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Western Michigan University
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College | 21.4 mi away | 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008-5200 |
2693871000
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BLOOMINGDALE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 109 EAST KALAMAZOO AVENUE, BLOOMINGDALE, MI, 49026 |
(269) 521-7601
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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College | 21.6 mi away | 6767 West O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49003-4070 |
2694884100
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ALLEGAN DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 331 HUBBARD STREET, ALLEGAN, MI, 49010 |
(269) 673-4625
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Kalamazoo College
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College | 21.6 mi away | 1200 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49006-3295 |
2693377000
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GOBLES BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 105 EAST MAIN STREET, GOBLES, MI, 49055 |
(269) 628-4537
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Michigan Career and Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 22.3 mi away | 11611 West Pine Lake Road, Plainwell, MI, 49080-9254 |
2696644461
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FENNVILLE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 400 WEST MAIN STREET, FENNVILLE, MI, 49408 |
(269) 561-5050
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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
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College | 22.6 mi away | 300 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 |
2693374500
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OTSEGO DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 401 DIX STREET, OTSEGO, MI, 49078 |
(269) 694-9690
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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 BLOOMINGDALE, MI US, located 5.7 miles from Cheshire township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.0° | 17.2° | 24.6° | 3.17" | 35.9" |
| February | 34.7° | 18.1° | 26.4° | 2.33" | 22.9" |
| March | 45.1° | 25.3° | 35.2° | 2.53" | 7.9" |
| April | 57.8° | 34.6° | 46.2° | 3.64" | 1.7" |
| May | 69.6° | 46.2° | 57.9° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.2° | 56.5° | 67.8° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.9° | 60.1° | 71.5° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.3° | 58.5° | 69.9° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.6° | 50.8° | 62.7° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.7° | 40.2° | 50.9° | 4.40" | 0.5" |
| November | 48.1° | 30.8° | 39.5° | 3.21" | 7.3" |
| December | 37.1° | 23.4° | 30.2° | 3.03" | 32.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Allegan city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Gobles city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| Breedsville village | Village | 10.0 mi | — |
| Fennville city | City | 11.8 mi | — |
| Otsego city | City | 12.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2600515200. • 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.