Chikaming township, Michigan
Chikaming township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chikaming township is a geographic entity located in Berrien County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,752. The land area covers 21.94 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,752 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 62.2 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,404 | ±112 | 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 | 3,405 | ±186 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,404 | ±112 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,001 | ±163 |
| Median Home Value | $366,900 | ±$44,445 |
| Median Gross Rent | $945 | ±$357 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,908 | ±$10,115 |
| Per Capita Income | $65,244 | ±$10,097 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 151 | ±71 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,180 | ±189 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.3% | ±9.2% |
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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GUS Population: 2,740 (2024)
ID: 128376
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
13535 RED ARROW HIGHWAY, PO BOX 40, HARBERT MI 49115-0040
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GUS Population: 152,703 (2024)
ID: 128247
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH MI 49085-1316
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Michigan City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Michigan City, IN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | BERRIEN SPRGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Berrien Springs, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | PK-12 | BERRIEN SPRGS, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BRIDGMAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRIDGMAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SAINT JOSEPH, 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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Andrews University
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College | 15.5 mi away | 4150 Administration Drive, Room 136, Berrien Springs, MI, 49104 |
8002532874
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THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 3 NORTH ELM STREET, THREE OAKS, MI, 49128 |
(269) 756-5621
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Twin City Beauty College
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College Vocational | 16.7 mi away | 2600 Lincoln Avenue, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085 |
6163555010
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BRIDGMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 4460 LAKE STREET, BRIDGMAN, MI, 49106 |
(269) 465-3663
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Lake Michigan College
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College | 20.4 mi away | 2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022-1899 |
2699278100
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GALIEN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 302 NORTH CLEVELAND AVENUE, GALIEN, MI, 49113 |
(269) 545-8281
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Saint Mary's College
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College | 21.2 mi away | 133 Le Mans Hall, Notre Dame, IN, 46556 |
5742844000
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NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 33 NORTH THOMPSON STREET, NEW BUFFALO, MI, 49117 |
(269) 469-2933
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Holy Cross College
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College | 21.6 mi away | 54515 State Road 933 North, Notre Dame, IN, 46556-0308 |
5742398377
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NEW CARLISLE & OLIVE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 408 SOUTH BRAY STREET, NEW CARLISLE, IN, 46552 |
(574) 654-3046
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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 LAPORTE, IN US, located 17.7 miles from Chikaming township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.2° | 17.3° | 24.2° | 3.01" | 23.0" |
| February | 35.1° | 20.3° | 27.7° | 2.52" | 16.0" |
| March | 46.0° | 28.7° | 37.4° | 2.70" | 7.1" |
| April | 58.8° | 39.3° | 49.0° | 3.77" | 1.1" |
| May | 70.0° | 50.0° | 60.0° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.9° | 59.7° | 69.3° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.1° | 64.0° | 73.1° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.3° | 62.8° | 71.5° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.4° | 55.2° | 64.8° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.0° | 43.9° | 53.0° | 4.11" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.7° | 32.9° | 40.3° | 3.24" | 4.0" |
| December | 36.2° | 23.5° | 29.9° | 2.85" | 13.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Three Oaks village | Village | 3.9 mi | — |
| New Troy CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Bridgman city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Galien village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| New Buffalo city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2602115480. • 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.