Fairfield township, Michigan
Fairfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fairfield township is a geographic entity located in Lenawee County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,647. The land area covers 42.05 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,647 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 633 | ±69 | 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 | 721 | ±77 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 633 | ±69 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 88 | ±51 |
| Median Home Value | $157,000 | ±$8,682 |
| Median Gross Rent | $950 | ±$294 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,268 | ±$12,031 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,738 | ±$3,773 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 191 | ±50 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 801 | ±123 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.6% | ±4.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
GUS Population: 1,648 (2024)
ID: 208388
|
Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 286, JASPER MI 49248-0286
|
|
GUS Population: 97,746 (2024)
ID: 166596
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATOR
301 N MAIN ST, ADRIAN MI 49221-2714
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | ADRIAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | ADRIAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ADRIAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BLISSFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BLISSFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BLISSFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | DEERFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Delta, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Metamora, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Metamora, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adrian College
|
College | 9.2 mi away | 110 South Madison Ave., Adrian, MI, 49221-2575 |
5172655161
|
|
EVERGREEN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
|
Library | 8.5 mi away | 253 MAPLE ST., METAMORA, OH, 43540 |
(419) 644-2771
|
|
Siena Heights University
|
College | 9.9 mi away | 1247 E. Siena Heights Dr., Adrian, MI, 49221 |
5172630731
|
|
STAIR DISTRICT LIBRARY
|
Library | 8.8 mi away | 228 WEST MAIN STREET, MORENCI, MI, 49256 |
(517) 458-6510
|
|
Lourdes University
|
College | 18.6 mi away | 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH, 43560-2898 |
4198853211
|
|
ADRIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 9.3 mi away | 143 EAST MAUMEE STREET, ADRIAN, MI, 49221 |
(517) 265-2265
|
|
Salon Institute-Toledo Campus
|
College | 19.7 mi away | 3034 Wilford Drive, Toledo, OH, 43615-1731 |
4198664489
|
|
LENAWEE COUNTY LIBRARY
|
Library | 9.6 mi away | 4459 WEST US 223, ADRIAN, MI, 49221 |
(517) 263-1011
|
|
Ross College-Sylvania
|
College | 19.9 mi away | 5834 Monroe Street, Suite F-J, Sylvania, OH, 43560-2265 |
4198823203
|
|
LENAWEE COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
|
Library | 9.6 mi away | 4459 WEST US 223, ADRIAN, MI, 49221 |
(517) 263-1011
|
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 ADRIAN LENAWEE CO AP, MI US, located 7.1 miles from Fairfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.6° | 17.3° | 24.4° | 1.64" | — |
| February | 34.6° | 19.0° | 26.8° | 1.49" | — |
| March | 45.3° | 27.2° | 36.3° | 1.97" | — |
| April | 58.6° | 37.3° | 48.0° | 3.04" | — |
| May | 70.2° | 48.3° | 59.3° | 3.12" | — |
| June | 79.8° | 58.2° | 69.0° | 3.36" | — |
| July | 83.5° | 61.6° | 72.6° | 3.12" | — |
| August | 81.1° | 60.1° | 70.6° | 2.83" | — |
| September | 74.6° | 51.9° | 63.3° | 2.63" | — |
| October | 61.9° | 41.6° | 51.7° | 2.56" | — |
| November | 47.7° | 31.7° | 39.7° | 2.32" | — |
| December | 36.4° | 23.5° | 29.9° | 1.87" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Lyons village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| Morenci city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Metamora village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
| Adrian city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Blissfield village | Village | 11.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2609127020. • 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.