German township, Ohio
German township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
German township is a geographic entity located in Fulton County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,434. The land area covers 50.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,434 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs | ±4.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,570 | ±176 | 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 | 2,685 | ±190 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,570 | ±176 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 115 | ±68 |
| Median Home Value | $206,400 | ±$15,789 |
| Median Gross Rent | $763 | ±$59 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,146 | ±$12,262 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,391 | ±$4,610 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 614 | ±356 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,248 | ±261 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.3% | ±3.9% |
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: 6,470 (2024)
ID: 139559
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
PO BOX 68, ARCHBOLD OH 43502-0068
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GUS Population: 42,028 (2024)
ID: 110680
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FISCAL SUPERVISOR
152 S FULTON ST, STE 165, WAUSEON OH 43567-3310
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Archbold, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Archbold, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Archbold, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bryan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Bryan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Sherwood, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sherwood, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Sherwood, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fayette, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fayette, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Four County Career Center
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College Vocational | 6.0 mi away | 22-900 State Rte 34, Archbold, OH, 43502 |
4192673331
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ARCHBOLD COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 205 STRYKER ST., ARCHBOLD, OH, 43502 |
(419) 446-2783
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Northwest State Community College
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College | 6.2 mi away | 22600 State Route 34, Archbold, OH, 43502-9542 |
4192675511
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STRYKER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 304 S DEFIANCE, STRYKER, OH, 43557 |
(833) 633-7323
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Defiance College
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College | 17.1 mi away | 701 N Clinton St., Defiance, OH, 43512 |
4197844010
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WEST UNITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 109 S HIGH, WEST UNITY, OH, 43570 |
(833) 633-7323
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WAUSEON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 117 E. ELM ST., WAUSEON, OH, 43567 |
(419) 335-6626
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NORMAL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 301 N. EAGLE ST., FAYETTE, OH, 43521 |
(419) 237-2115
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STAIR DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 228 WEST MAIN STREET, MORENCI, MI, 49256 |
(517) 458-6510
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NAPOLEON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 310 W. CLINTON ST., NAPOLEON, OH, 43545 |
(419) 592-2531
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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 WAUSEON WTP, OH US, located 8.2 miles from German township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.8° | 16.8° | 24.3° | 2.16" | 9.2" |
| February | 35.0° | 18.2° | 26.6° | 1.93" | 7.0" |
| March | 45.6° | 26.3° | 35.9° | 2.35" | 4.0" |
| April | 59.2° | 36.4° | 47.8° | 3.18" | 0.4" |
| May | 70.7° | 47.8° | 59.2° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.0° | 57.6° | 68.8° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.6° | 60.9° | 72.3° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.4° | 58.8° | 70.1° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.1° | 51.5° | 63.8° | 3.03" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.9° | 40.8° | 51.9° | 2.65" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.4° | 31.1° | 39.8° | 2.67" | 0.9" |
| December | 36.8° | 22.8° | 29.8° | 2.27" | 5.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archbold village | Village | 1.6 mi | — |
| Pettisville CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Stryker village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Tedrow CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Ridgeville Corners CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| West Unity village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3905129876. • 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.