Hematite township, Michigan
Hematite township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hematite township is a geographic entity located in Iron County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 275. The land area covers 153.28 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 275 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 60.9 yrs | ±10.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 180 | ±47 | 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 | 420 | ±86 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 180 | ±47 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 240 | ±73 |
| Median Home Value | $87,600 | ±$21,176 |
| Median Gross Rent | $713 | ±$280 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,972 | ±$2,478 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,563 | ±$6,373 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | ±8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 44 | ±26 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 135 | ±56 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 58.9% | ±4.8% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF HEMATITE
GUS Population: 273 (2024)
ID: 128442
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 67, AMASA MI 49903-0067
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GUS Population: 11,709 (2024)
ID: 128252
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
2 S 6TH ST SUITE 7, CRYSTAL FALLS MI 49920-1413
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Education
No public or private school records currently linked for this geographic area.
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Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 4 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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AMASA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 109 W. PINE ST., AMASA, MI, 49903 |
(906) 822-7291
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CRYSTAL FALLS DISTRICT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 237 SUPERIOR AVENUE, CRYSTAL FALLS, MI, 49920 |
(906) 875-3344
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WEST IRON DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 116 WEST GENESEE STREET, IRON RIVER, MI, 49935 |
(906) 265-2831
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REPUBLIC-MICHIGAMME SCHOOL/ PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.9 mi away | 227 MAPLE STREET, REPUBLIC, MI, 49879 |
(906) 376-2277
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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 AMASA 1W, MI US, located 7.2 miles from Hematite township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.7° | 0.0° | 10.9° | 1.32" | — |
| February | 25.9° | 0.4° | 13.1° | 1.11" | — |
| March | 36.7° | 10.4° | 23.6° | 1.73" | — |
| April | 49.5° | 24.2° | 36.9° | 2.78" | — |
| May | 64.8° | 36.8° | 50.8° | 3.07" | — |
| June | 73.7° | 46.4° | 60.1° | 3.57" | — |
| July | 78.6° | 50.7° | 64.6° | 3.89" | — |
| August | 76.3° | 48.5° | 62.4° | 3.20" | — |
| September | 68.2° | 41.8° | 55.0° | 3.63" | — |
| October | 53.6° | 30.8° | 42.2° | 3.27" | — |
| November | 38.6° | 20.5° | 29.5° | 2.14" | — |
| December | 26.7° | 8.3° | 17.5° | 1.64" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amasa CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Covington CDP | CDP | 14.2 mi | — |
| Iron River city | City | 18.2 mi | — |
| Crystal Falls city | City | 18.7 mi | — |
| Three Lakes CDP | CDP | 19.7 mi | — |
| Caspian city | City | 20.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2607137580. • 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.