Hay township, Michigan
Hay township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hay township is a geographic entity located in Gladwin County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,320. The land area covers 21.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,320 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54.5 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 683 | ±98 | 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 | 1,196 | ±118 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 683 | ±98 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 513 | ±106 |
| Median Home Value | $150,300 | ±$20,694 |
| Median Gross Rent | $947 | ±$41 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,432 | ±$8,278 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,083 | ±$4,329 |
| Poverty Rate | 14% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 197 | ±61 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 557 | ±113 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.8% | ±3.6% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF HAY
GUS Population: 1,312 (2024)
ID: 225599
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
1220 E HIGHWOOD RD, BEAVERTON MI 48612-9432
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GUS Population: 25,995 (2024)
ID: 208279
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: LAURA BRANDON-MAVEL CLERK
401 W CEDAR AVE, GLADWIN MI 48624-2058
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BEAVERTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BEAVERTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | COLEMAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | COLEMAN, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | GLADWIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | GLADWIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GLADWIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | GLADWIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GLADWIN, MI | |
| 6 Nearby | 7-13 | EDENVILLE, 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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Mid Michigan College
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College | 21.3 mi away | 1375 S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI, 48625-9447 |
9893866622
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GLADWIN COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 402 JAMES ROBERTSON DRIVE, GLADWIN, MI, 48624 |
(989) 426-8221
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Ross Medical Education Center-Midland
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College Vocational | 21.7 mi away | 2600 N. Saginaw, Suite B, Midland, MI, 48640-2690 |
9896333068
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BEAVERTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 106 TONKIN ST., BEAVERTON, MI, 48612 |
(989) 435-3981
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Northwood University
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College | 22.4 mi away | 4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, MI, 48640-2398 |
8006229000
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COLEMAN AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 111 FIRST STREET, COLEMAN, MI, 48618 |
(989) 465-6398
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MARY JOHNSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 114 NORTH COURT STREET, STANDISH, MI, 48658 |
(989) 846-6611
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PINCONNING BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 218 SOUTH KAISER STREET, PINCONNING, MI, 48650 |
(989) 879-3283
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SKIDWAY LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 2129 GREENWOOD ROAD, PRESCOTT, MI, 48756 |
(989) 873-5086
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GRACE A. DOW MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 1710 WEST SAINT ANDREWS ROAD, MIDLAND, MI, 48640 |
(989) 837-3430
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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 GLADWIN, MI US, located 7.9 miles from Hay township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.2° | 12.7° | 20.9° | 2.15" | 13.8" |
| February | 32.0° | 12.5° | 22.2° | 1.70" | 11.4" |
| March | 42.6° | 20.4° | 31.5° | 2.05" | 6.7" |
| April | 55.5° | 31.0° | 43.3° | 3.53" | 2.8" |
| May | 68.4° | 42.7° | 55.5° | 3.78" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.1° | 52.8° | 65.5° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.0° | 57.1° | 69.6° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 55.2° | 67.6° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.7° | 47.4° | 60.1° | 2.79" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.5° | 37.0° | 48.3° | 3.24" | 0.4" |
| November | 45.6° | 28.3° | 36.9° | 2.53" | 2.8" |
| December | 34.3° | 19.9° | 27.1° | 2.20" | 10.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwin city | City | 7.9 mi | — |
| Beaverton city | City | 8.9 mi | — |
| Sterling village | Village | 16.8 mi | — |
| Coleman city | City | 18.2 mi | — |
| Standish city | City | 18.6 mi | — |
| Sanford village | Village | 19.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2605137300. • 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.