Garfield township, Michigan
Garfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Garfield township is a geographic entity located in Clare County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,860. The land area covers 33.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,860 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.5 yrs | ±8.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 716 | ±113 | 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 | 1,842 | ±157 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 716 | ±113 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,126 | ±127 |
| Median Home Value | $171,500 | ±$16,757 |
| Median Gross Rent | $950 | ±$318 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,556 | ±$3,076 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,849 | ±$14,246 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | ±5.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 321 | ±120 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.2% | ±5.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 782 | ±177 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.9% | ±5.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,847 (2024)
ID: 225594
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 390, LAKE MI 48632-0390
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GUS Population: 31,405 (2024)
ID: 166583
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
225 W MAIN ST, HARRISON MI 48625-8336
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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 | BARRYTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | REMUS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | REMUS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CLARE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | CLARE, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CLARE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | CLARE, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | CLARE, 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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Mid Michigan College
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College | 16.1 mi away | 1375 S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI, 48625-9447 |
9893866622
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BARRYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 198 NORTHERN AVENUE, BARRYTON, MI, 49305 |
(989) 382-5288
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M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant
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College Vocational | 22.5 mi away | 201 W Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858 |
9897738629
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SURREY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 105 EAST MICHIGAN STREET, FARWELL, MI, 48622 |
(989) 588-9782
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Protege Academy
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College Vocational | 22.9 mi away | 4884 E Pickard St, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 48858-2058 |
5173243388
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EVART PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 105 NORTH MAIN STREET, EVART, MI, 49631 |
(231) 734-5542
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Central Michigan University
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College | 23.3 mi away | 106 Warriner Hall, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48859 |
9897744000
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SHERMAN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 3453 NORTH SCHOOL ROAD, WEIDMAN, MI, 48893 |
(989) 644-5131
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Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
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College | 23.6 mi away | 5805 East Pickard Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858 |
9893174760
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PERE MARQUETTE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 185 EAST FOURTH STREET, CLARE, MI, 48617 |
(989) 386-7576
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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 CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIV, MI US, located 23.7 miles from Garfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.5° | 15.9° | 22.7° | 2.11" | — |
| February | 32.3° | 16.5° | 24.4° | 1.72" | — |
| March | 42.7° | 23.6° | 33.1° | 1.95" | — |
| April | 56.2° | 34.0° | 45.1° | 3.57" | — |
| May | 69.4° | 45.8° | 57.6° | 3.71" | — |
| June | 79.5° | 56.5° | 68.0° | 3.87" | — |
| July | 83.7° | 60.7° | 72.2° | 3.22" | — |
| August | 81.5° | 59.0° | 70.2° | 3.84" | — |
| September | 74.0° | 51.3° | 62.6° | 2.82" | — |
| October | 60.2° | 40.5° | 50.3° | 3.52" | — |
| November | 45.8° | 30.9° | 38.3° | 2.79" | — |
| December | 34.8° | 22.4° | 28.6° | 2.35" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barryton village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Farwell village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
| Evart city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
| Weidman CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
| Clare city | City | 14.6 mi | — |
| Beal City CDP | CDP | 15.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2603531560. • 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.