Golden township, Michigan
Golden township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Golden township is a geographic entity located in Oceana County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,704. The land area covers 33.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,704 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 60 yrs | ±3.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 813 | ±110 | 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 | 2,268 | ±157 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 813 | ±110 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,455 | ±151 |
| Median Home Value | $264,700 | ±$39,849 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,033 | ±$332 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,426 | ±$9,057 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,665 | ±$4,809 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 116 | ±44 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.8% | ±8.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 681 | ±102 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.4% | ±5.8% |
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: 1,691 (2024)
ID: 211749
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
5527 W FOX RD, PO BOX 26, MEARS MI 49436-9551
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GUS Population: 27,014 (2024)
ID: 128257
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR/FISCAL OFFICER
100 S STATE ST, SUITE M-4, HART MI 49420
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HART, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | HART, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | PENTWATER, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SHELBY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | SHELBY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SHELBY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | HART, MI | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-13 | NEW ERA, MI | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-11 | HART, 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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West Shore Community College
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College | 22.8 mi away | 3000 N Stiles Rd, Scottville, MI, 49454-0277 |
2318456211
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HART AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 415 SOUTH STATE STREET, HART, MI, 49420 |
(231) 873-4476
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PENTWATER TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 402 EAST PARK STREET, PENTWATER, MI, 49449 |
(231) 869-8581
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SHELBY AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 189 MAPLE STREET, SHELBY, MI, 49455 |
(231) 861-4565
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WALKERVILLE PUBLIC/SCHOOL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 145 EAST LATHROP, WALKERVILLE, MI, 49459 |
(231) 873-4850
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MASON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 217 EAST LUDINGTON AVENUE, LUDINGTON, MI, 49431 |
(231) 843-8465
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MONTAGUE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 8778 FERRY STREET, MONTAGUE, MI, 49437 |
(231) 893-2675
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SCOTTVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 204 EAST STATE STREET, SCOTTVILLE, MI, 49454 |
(231) 757-2588
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WHITE LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 3900 WHITE LAKE DRIVE, WHITEHALL, MI, 49461 |
(231) 894-9531
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HESPERIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 80 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, HESPERIA, MI, 49421 |
(231) 854-5125
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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 HART 3 WSW, MI US, located 1.7 miles from Golden 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° | 16.2° | 22.9° | 2.75" | 26.4" |
| February | 31.9° | 16.3° | 24.1° | 1.96" | 20.0" |
| March | 42.0° | 22.8° | 32.4° | 2.37" | 5.9" |
| April | 54.5° | 33.1° | 43.8° | 3.63" | 1.1" |
| May | 66.7° | 43.0° | 54.8° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.1° | 53.6° | 64.8° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.9° | 57.7° | 68.8° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.6° | 56.6° | 67.6° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.6° | 50.0° | 60.8° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.5° | 39.4° | 49.0° | 3.96" | 0.1" |
| November | 45.3° | 30.2° | 37.7° | 3.43" | 5.4" |
| December | 34.5° | 22.3° | 28.4° | 2.60" | 19.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mears CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Hart city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Pentwater village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Shelby village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| New Era village | Village | 10.4 mi | — |
| Rothbury village | Village | 12.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2612732780. • 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.