Hastings charter township, Michigan
Hastings charter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hastings charter township is a geographic entity located in Barry County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,091. The land area covers 30.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,091 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,055 | ±96 | 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 | 1,187 | ±114 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,055 | ±96 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 132 | ±72 |
| Median Home Value | $242,200 | ±$31,916 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,097 | ±$206 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,538 | ±$6,264 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,150 | ±$4,202 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 301 | ±172 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,257 | ±132 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.6% | ±6% |
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: 3,096 (2024)
ID: 106442
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
885 RIVER RD, HASTINGS MI 49058-9133
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GUS Population: 64,025 (2024)
ID: 106262
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
220 W STATE ST, HASTINGS MI 49058-1849
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | HASTINGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BELLEVUE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BELLEVUE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | CALEDONIA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CALEDONIA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HASTINGS, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | DELTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | DELTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | DELTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | DELTON, 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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Michigan Career and Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 16.5 mi away | 11611 West Pine Lake Road, Plainwell, MI, 49080-9254 |
2696644461
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HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 227 EAST STATE STREET, HASTINGS, MI, 49058 |
(269) 945-4263
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Kellogg Community College
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College | 20.8 mi away | 450 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI, 49017-3397 |
2699653931
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DOWLING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 1765 EAST DOWLING ROAD, HASTINGS, MI, 49058 |
(269) 721-3743
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The University of Olivet
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College | 20.9 mi away | 320 South Main Street, Olivet, MI, 49076 |
8004567189
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PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 327 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE, MI, 49073 |
(517) 852-9723
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Davenport University
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College | 21.1 mi away | 6191 Kraft Avenue S.E., Grand Rapids, MI, 49512-9396 |
6166987111
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GEORGE W. SPINDLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 186 NORTH MAIN STREET, WOODLAND, MI, 48897 |
(269) 367-4694
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School of Missionary Aviation Technology
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College | 23.0 mi away | 84 E. Sprague Rd., Ionia, MI, 48846 |
6165274160
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FREEPORT DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 208 SOUTH STATE STREET, FREEPORT, MI, 49325 |
(616) 765-5181
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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 HASTINGS, MI US, located 2.4 miles from Hastings 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 | 30.5° | 16.1° | 23.3° | 2.62" | 21.5" |
| February | 33.8° | 16.3° | 25.1° | 2.13" | 15.3" |
| March | 44.2° | 23.6° | 33.9° | 2.47" | 7.2" |
| April | 56.9° | 34.0° | 45.4° | 3.83" | 2.1" |
| May | 68.9° | 45.3° | 57.1° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.1° | 55.3° | 66.7° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.1° | 58.8° | 70.5° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.2° | 57.4° | 68.8° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.8° | 49.7° | 61.7° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.8° | 39.3° | 50.0° | 3.99" | 0.3" |
| November | 46.7° | 30.3° | 38.5° | 2.92" | 5.4" |
| December | 35.4° | 22.3° | 28.8° | 2.47" | 16.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings city | City | 2.6 mi | — |
| Dowling CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Nashville village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Woodland village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Freeport village | Village | 9.8 mi | — |
| Vermontville village | Village | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2601537140. • 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.