Eckford township, Michigan
Eckford township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Eckford township is a geographic entity located in Calhoun County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,282. The land area covers 35.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,282 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.7 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 512 | ±87 | 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 | 591 | ±92 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 512 | ±87 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 79 | ±41 |
| Median Home Value | $205,700 | ±$43,555 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,045 | ±$241 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,500 | ±$14,198 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,498 | ±$7,003 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 72 | ±48 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | ±9.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 502 | ±112 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.8% | ±8.6% |
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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GUS Population: 1,281 (2024)
ID: 225589
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
11705 24 MILE ROAD, ALBION MI 49224-9407
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GUS Population: 133,785 (2024)
ID: 208277
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
315 W GREEN ST, MARSHALL MI 49068-1585
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 10-12 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 04-12 | MARSHALL, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CONCORD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CONCORD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CONCORD, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | BATTLE CREEK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BATTLE CREEK, 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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Albion College
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College | 8.3 mi away | 611 E Porter St, Albion, MI, 49224 |
5176291000
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HOMER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 141 WEST MAIN STREET, HOMER, MI, 49245 |
(517) 568-3450
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Ross Medical Education Center-Battle Creek
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College Vocational | 16.3 mi away | 3600 Capital Ave., SW, Suite 104, Battle Creek, MI, 49015-9393 |
2692241381
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MARSHALL DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 124 WEST GREEN STREET, MARSHALL, MI, 49068 |
(269) 781-7821
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Spring Arbor University
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College | 17.2 mi away | 106 E. Main St, Spring Arbor, MI, 49283-9799 |
5177501200
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ALBION DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 501 SOUTH SUPERIOR STREET, ALBION, MI, 49224 |
(517) 629-3993
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The University of Olivet
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College | 17.4 mi away | 320 South Main Street, Olivet, MI, 49076 |
8004567189
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TEKONSHA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 230 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, TEKONSHA, MI, 49092 |
(517) 767-4769
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Kellogg Community College
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College | 17.7 mi away | 450 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI, 49017-3397 |
2699653931
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BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 135 ELM STREET, BURLINGTON, MI, 49029 |
(517) 765-2702
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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 COLDWATER ST SCHOOL, MI US, located 16.7 miles from Eckford township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 15.9° | 23.4° | 2.53" | 13.1" |
| February | 34.2° | 17.6° | 25.9° | 2.30" | 10.7" |
| March | 44.9° | 25.7° | 35.3° | 2.22" | 4.9" |
| April | 57.9° | 36.1° | 47.0° | 3.42" | 1.1" |
| May | 69.4° | 47.1° | 58.2° | 4.30" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.6° | 56.6° | 67.6° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.9° | 59.9° | 70.9° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.6° | 58.2° | 68.9° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.2° | 50.7° | 62.0° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.6° | 40.3° | 50.5° | 3.66" | 0.1" |
| November | 46.6° | 30.5° | 38.5° | 2.75" | 3.6" |
| December | 35.5° | 21.7° | 28.6° | 2.38" | 9.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Marshall city | City | 6.6 mi | — |
| Albion city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Tekonsha village | Village | 8.1 mi | — |
| Burlington village | Village | 11.3 mi | — |
| Concord village | Village | 12.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2602524700. • 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.