Grass Lake charter township, Michigan
Grass Lake charter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Grass Lake charter township is a geographic entity located in Jackson County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,273. The land area covers 46.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,273 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,472 | ±139 | 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 | 2,612 | ±152 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,472 | ±139 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 140 | ±78 |
| Median Home Value | $297,300 | ±$29,429 |
| Median Gross Rent | $980 | ±$239 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,692 | ±$12,681 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,823 | ±$4,593 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 222 | ±109 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,997 | ±219 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95% | ±2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
GUS Population: 6,260 (2024)
ID: 106504
|
Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 216, GRASS LAKE MI 49240-0216
|
|
GUS Population: 160,233 (2024)
ID: 166592
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
120 W MICHIGAN AVE, STE 5B, JACKSON MI 49201-1374
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | NAPOLEON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | MICHIGAN CENTER, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CHELSEA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | JACKSON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CHELSEA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CLINTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CLINTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CLINTON, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | CLINTON, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | CLARKLAKE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jackson College
|
College | 12.3 mi away | 2111 Emmons Rd, Jackson, MI, 49201-8399 |
5177870800
|
|
GRASS LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
|
Library | 1.0 mi away | 130 WEST MICHIGAN, GRASS LAKE, MI, 49240 |
(517) 522-8211
|
|
Spring Arbor University
|
College | 18.8 mi away | 106 E. Main St, Spring Arbor, MI, 49283-9799 |
5177501200
|
|
NAPOLEON BRANCH LIBRARY
|
Library | 6.8 mi away | 6755 BROOKLYN ROAD, NAPOLEON, MI, 49261 |
(517) 536-4266
|
|
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
|
College | 23.5 mi away | 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109 |
7347641817
|
|
EASTERN BRANCH LIBRARY
|
Library | 8.7 mi away | 3125 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE, JACKSON, MI, 49202 |
(517) 788-4074
|
|
CHELSEA DISTRICT LIBRARY
|
Library | 9.9 mi away | 221 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CHELSEA, MI, 48118 |
(734) 475-8732
|
|
BROOKLYN BRANCH LIBRARY
|
Library | 10.3 mi away | 207 NORTH MAIN STREET, BROOKLYN, MI, 49230 |
(517) 905-1369
|
|
JACKSON DISTRICT LIBRARY
|
Library | 11.1 mi away | 244 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE, JACKSON, MI, 49201 |
(517) 788-4087
|
|
JACKSON DISTRICT LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
|
Library | 11.1 mi away | 244 W. MICHIGAN AVE, JACKSON, MI, 49201 |
(517) 905-1321
|
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 CHELSEA, MI US, located 10.6 miles from Grass Lake charter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6° | 16.4° | 23.5° | 2.41" | 10.9" |
| February | 34.0° | 17.4° | 25.7° | 1.98" | 8.6" |
| March | 44.3° | 25.4° | 34.9° | 2.24" | 4.7" |
| April | 57.5° | 36.6° | 47.1° | 3.01" | 0.9" |
| May | 69.5° | 47.6° | 58.6° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.8° | 56.5° | 67.7° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.3° | 60.6° | 71.4° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.4° | 58.9° | 69.6° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.1° | 51.0° | 62.5° | 2.74" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.0° | 40.2° | 50.6° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| November | 47.2° | 30.8° | 39.0° | 2.61" | 1.8" |
| December | 35.9° | 22.6° | 29.3° | 2.08" | 6.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Lake village | Village | 0.7 mi | — |
| Napoleon CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Michigan Center CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Chelsea city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Brooklyn village | Village | 10.5 mi | — |
| Vandercook Lake CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2607534500. • 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.