Grant township, Michigan
Grant township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Grant township is a geographic entity located in Newaygo County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,406. The land area covers 35.43 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,406 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs | ±4.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,236 | ±102 | 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 | 1,316 | ±109 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,236 | ±102 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 80 | ±57 |
| Median Home Value | $221,100 | ±$33,010 |
| Median Gross Rent | $713 | ±$204 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,500 | ±$11,326 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,431 | ±$2,953 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | ±4.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 330 | ±156 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,575 | ±179 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.5% | ±3.8% |
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: 3,404 (2024)
ID: 128503
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
9685 S WILLOW AVE, GRANT MI 49327
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GUS Population: 51,504 (2024)
ID: 166605
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 885, WHITE CLOUD MI 49349-0885
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | SPARTA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | CEDAR SPRINGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | RAVENNA, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | CEDAR SPRINGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CEDAR SPRINGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CEDAR SPRINGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | CEDAR SPRINGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | CEDAR SPRINGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | CEDAR SPRINGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | FREMONT, 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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Empire Beauty School-Michigan
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College Vocational | 22.2 mi away | 3583 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49544 |
8009204593
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GRANT AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 122 ELDER STREET, GRANT, MI, 49327 |
(231) 834-5713
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Ross College-Grand Rapids North
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College | 23.0 mi away | 3488 Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525-2767 |
6165882203
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NEWAYGO AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 44 NORTH STATE ROAD, NEWAYGO, MI, 49337 |
(231) 652-6723
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Muskegon Community College
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College | 23.4 mi away | 221 S Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI, 49442-1432 |
2317739131
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CROTON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 8260 SOUTH CROTON-HARDY DRIVE, NEWAYGO, MI, 49337 |
(231) 652-1615
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Kuyper College
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College | 23.9 mi away | 3333 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525-9781 |
6162223000
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TYRONE TOWNSHIP BRANCH/KENT CITY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 43 SOUTH MAIN STREET, KENT CITY, MI, 49330 |
(616) 784-2007
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NELSON TOWNSHIP/ SAND LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 88 EIGHTH STREET, SAND LAKE, MI, 49343 |
(616) 784-2007
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FREMONT AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 104 EAST MAIN STREET, FREMONT, MI, 49412 |
(231) 924-3480
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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 KENT CITY 2 SW, MI US, located 10.3 miles from Grant township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7° | 13.7° | 22.7° | 2.65" | 13.9" |
| February | 35.2° | 13.7° | 24.5° | 1.84" | 7.7" |
| March | 45.3° | 21.8° | 33.6° | 2.59" | 5.7" |
| April | 57.5° | 32.4° | 45.0° | 3.82" | 1.2" |
| May | 69.5° | 43.8° | 56.7° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.4° | 53.2° | 66.3° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.3° | 56.9° | 70.1° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.4° | 55.5° | 68.5° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.6° | 48.2° | 61.4° | 3.08" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.8° | 37.9° | 49.9° | 4.06" | 0.3" |
| November | 47.2° | 28.5° | 37.9° | 3.46" | 4.2" |
| December | 36.1° | 21.0° | 28.6° | 2.50" | 15.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant city | City | 3.1 mi | — |
| Newaygo city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Casnovia village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Kent City village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
| Sand Lake village | Village | 12.1 mi | — |
| Pierson village | Village | 12.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2612334380. • 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.