Clam Union township, Michigan
Clam Union township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Clam Union township is a geographic entity located in Missaukee County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 910. The land area covers 35.59 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 910 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs | ±9.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 365 | ±55 | 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 | 472 | ±62 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 365 | ±55 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 107 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | $153,900 | ±$16,024 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,067 | ±$139 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,859 | ±$18,798 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,844 | ±$5,464 |
| Poverty Rate | 11% | ±4.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 95 | ±42 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±4.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 389 | ±84 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 75.1% | ±7.2% |
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 CLAM UNION
GUS Population: 904 (2024)
ID: 167171
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
2831 E PROSPER RD, FALMOUTH MI 49632-9706
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GUS Population: 15,239 (2024)
ID: 166602
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MISSAUKEE COUNTY CLERK-REGISTER
PO BOX 800, LAKE CITY MI 49651-0800
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HOUGHTON LAKE, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | HARRISON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HARRISON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | HARRISON, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | HOUGHTON LAKE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LAKE CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LAKE CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | LAKE CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MARION, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MARION, 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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Cadillac Institute of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 18.5 mi away | 205 North Mitchell Street, Cadillac, MI, 49601-1800 |
2317753642
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FALMOUTH AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 219 EAST PROSPER ROAD, FALMOUTH, MI, 49632 |
(231) 826-3738
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Mid Michigan College
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College | 21.4 mi away | 1375 S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI, 48625-9447 |
9893866622
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MCBAIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 107 EAST MAPLE STREET, MCBAIN, MI, 49657 |
(231) 825-2197
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MARION DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 120 EAST MAIN STREET, MARION, MI, 49665 |
(231) 743-2421
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MISSAUKEE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 210 SOUTH CANAL STREET, LAKE CITY, MI, 49651 |
(231) 839-2166
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HOUGHTON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 4431 WEST HOUGHTON LAKE DRIVE, HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629 |
(989) 366-9230
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HARRISON DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 125 W. BEECH STREET, HARRISON, MI, 48625 |
(989) 539-6711
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CADILLAC WEXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 411 SOUTH LAKE STREET, CADILLAC, MI, 49601 |
(231) 775-6541
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LYON TOWNSHIP BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.5 mi away | 7851 WEST HIGGINS LAKE DRIVE, HIGGINS LAKE, MI, 48627 |
(989) 821-9111
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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 HOUGHTON LAKE 6 WSW, MI US, located 9.6 miles from Clam Union township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4° | 10.7° | 19.5° | 1.79" | 15.6" |
| February | 31.6° | 10.3° | 20.9° | 1.54" | 14.6" |
| March | 41.8° | 17.4° | 29.6° | 1.68" | 7.9" |
| April | 54.4° | 29.1° | 41.8° | 3.10" | 3.8" |
| May | 67.8° | 40.2° | 54.0° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.7° | 49.6° | 63.6° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.9° | 53.3° | 67.6° | 2.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.0° | 51.4° | 65.7° | 3.05" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.2° | 43.2° | 57.7° | 2.84" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.5° | 34.4° | 46.4° | 3.48" | 0.5" |
| November | 44.3° | 26.4° | 35.3° | 2.43" | 5.6" |
| December | 33.5° | 18.2° | 25.8° | 1.86" | 18.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| McBain city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Marion village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Lake City city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
| Houghton Lake CDP | CDP | 15.2 mi | — |
| Jennings CDP | CDP | 15.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2611315900. • 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.