Ellington township, Michigan
Ellington township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ellington township is a geographic entity located in Tuscola County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,318. The land area covers 35.44 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,318 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.1 yrs | ±11.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 441 | ±60 | 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 | 476 | ±68 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 441 | ±60 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 35 | ±29 |
| Median Home Value | $172,900 | ±$17,063 |
| Median Gross Rent | $867 | ±$69 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,250 | ±$13,020 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,336 | ±$4,105 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 75 | ±39 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 499 | ±105 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.6% | ±5.3% |
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 ELLINGTON
GUS Population: 1,319 (2024)
ID: 208434
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ELLINGTON TOWNSHIP CLERK
1575 HURDS CORNER RD, CASS CITY MI 48726-9338
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GUS Population: 52,757 (2024)
ID: 166613
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CONTROLLER/ADMINISTRATOR
125 W LINCOLN ST, CARO MI 48723
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AKRON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | FAIRGROVE, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | FAIRGROVE, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | CARO, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | UG | CARO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CARO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CARO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CASS CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CASS CITY, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | VASSAR, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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RAWSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 6495 PINE STREET, CASS CITY, MI, 48726 |
(989) 872-2856
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CARO AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 840 WEST FRANK STREET, CARO, MI, 48723 |
(989) 673-4329
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JACQUELIN E. OPPERMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 5790 STATE STREET, KINGSTON, MI, 48741 |
(989) 683-2500
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COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 6456 CENTER STREET, UNIONVILLE, MI, 48767 |
(989) 674-2651
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FAIRGROVE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 1959 MAIN STREET, FAIRGROVE, MI, 48733 |
(989) 693-6050
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MAYVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 6090 FULTON STREET, MAYVILLE, MI, 48744 |
(989) 843-6522
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SEBEWAING TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 41 NORTH CENTER STREET, SEBEWAING, MI, 48759 |
(989) 883-3520
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CLIFFORD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 9530 MAIN STREET, CLIFFORD, MI, 48272 |
(989) 761-7393
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MARLETTE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 3116 MAIN STREET, MARLETTE, MI, 48453 |
(989) 635-2838
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BULLARD SANFORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 520 WEST HURON AVENUE, VASSAR, MI, 48768 |
(989) 823-2171
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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 CASS CITY 1 SSW, MI US, located 6.0 miles from Ellington township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.6° | 12.9° | 20.8° | 2.02" | 14.4" |
| February | 31.6° | 13.3° | 22.5° | 1.79" | 9.3" |
| March | 42.0° | 22.3° | 32.2° | 1.99" | 5.0" |
| April | 54.9° | 32.2° | 43.5° | 3.50" | 1.6" |
| May | 67.6° | 43.2° | 55.4° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.3° | 53.7° | 65.5° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.4° | 57.2° | 68.8° | 3.24" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.5° | 55.9° | 67.2° | 3.12" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.9° | 48.5° | 60.2° | 3.17" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.0° | 38.6° | 48.8° | 2.91" | 0.1" |
| November | 45.4° | 29.0° | 37.2° | 2.52" | 3.1" |
| December | 34.3° | 20.6° | 27.4° | 2.00" | 9.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass City village | Village | 6.8 mi | — |
| Caro city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Gagetown village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Kingston village | Village | 9.9 mi | — |
| Akron village | Village | 11.8 mi | — |
| Unionville village | Village | 12.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2615725380. • 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.