Fairfield township, Michigan
Fairfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fairfield township is a geographic entity located in Shiawassee County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 645. The land area covers 25.06 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 645 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs | ±8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 228 | ±39 | 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 | 256 | ±48 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 228 | ±39 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 28 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $192,900 | ±$36,642 |
| Median Gross Rent | $921 | ±$692 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,750 | ±$15,888 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,296 | ±$4,992 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | ±5.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 56 | ±31 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 276 | ±80 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.9% | ±7.5% |
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 FAIRFIELD
GUS Population: 649 (2024)
ID: 193535
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
6500 W HENDERSON RD, ELSIE MI 48831-9459
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GUS Population: 67,982 (2024)
ID: 166612
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
201 N SHIAWASSEE ST, CORUNNA MI 48817-1496
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | ASHLEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ASHLEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | ASHLEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | CHESANING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | OWOSSO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | OWOSSO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | CHESANING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CHESANING, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CHESANING, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | SAINT JOHNS, 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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Baker College
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College | 10.6 mi away | 1020 S Washington St, Owosso, MI, 48867-8956 |
8554877888
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ELSIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 145 WEST MAIN STREET, ELSIE, MI, 48831 |
(989) 862-4633
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Douglas J Aveda Institute
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College | 25.0 mi away | 331 East Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI, 48823 |
5173499343
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OVID PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 206 NORTH MAIN STREET, OVID, MI, 48866 |
(989) 834-5800
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SHIAWASSEE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 502 WEST MAIN STREET, OWOSSO, MI, 48867 |
(989) 725-5134
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ASHLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 104 NEW STREET, ASHLEY, MI, 48806 |
(989) 847-4000
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BRIGGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 108 EAST RAILROAD STREET, SAINT JOHNS, MI, 48879 |
(989) 224-4702
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CORUNNA - CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 210 EAST CORUNNA AVENUE, CORUNNA, MI, 48817 |
(989) 743-4800
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LAINGSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 255 EAST GRAND RIVER ROAD, LAINGSBURG, MI, 48848 |
(517) 651-6282
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RIVER RAPIDS DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 227 EAST BROAD STREET, CHESANING, MI, 48616 |
(989) 845-3211
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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 OWOSSO WWTP, MI US, located 9.1 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 | 30.3° | 15.7° | 23.0° | 2.10" | 12.4" |
| February | 33.1° | 16.3° | 24.7° | 1.82" | 8.9" |
| March | 43.3° | 23.8° | 33.6° | 1.98" | 4.0" |
| April | 56.5° | 34.5° | 45.5° | 3.62" | 0.8" |
| May | 68.7° | 46.2° | 57.4° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.1° | 56.0° | 67.0° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.9° | 59.7° | 70.8° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.0° | 58.5° | 69.3° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.5° | 51.0° | 62.3° | 2.75" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.6° | 40.0° | 50.3° | 3.23" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.0° | 30.7° | 38.8° | 2.41" | 2.1" |
| December | 35.5° | 22.5° | 29.0° | 2.03" | 9.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| Ovid city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| Henderson CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Eureka CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
| Oakley village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Ashley village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2615527040. • 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.