Howell township, Michigan
Howell township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Howell township is a geographic entity located in Livingston County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,606. The land area covers 31.80 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,606 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,180 | ±163 | 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 | 3,201 | ±163 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,180 | ±163 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 21 | ±34 |
| Median Home Value | $276,400 | ±$14,922 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,899 | ±$400 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,083 | ±$9,711 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,613 | ±$2,748 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 585 | ±218 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,930 | ±263 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.6% | ±2.5% |
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: 8,583 (2024)
ID: 167113
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
3525 BYRON RD, HOWELL MI 48855-7751
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GUS Population: 196,976 (2024)
ID: 166597
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
304 E GRAND RIVER AVE, STE 201, HOWELL MI 48843-2488
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | UG | HOWELL, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | FENTON, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | BRIGHTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRIGHTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BYRON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BYRON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BYRON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | LINDEN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HOWELL, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HOWELL, 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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Cleary University
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College | 6.3 mi away | 3750 Cleary Drive, Howell, MI, 48843 |
8006861883
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HOWELL CARNEGIE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 314 WEST GRAND RIVER AVENUE, HOWELL, MI, 48843 |
(517) 546-0720
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Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton
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College Vocational | 11.2 mi away | 8110 Murphy Drive, Brighton, MI, 48116-7402 |
8102270160
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FOWLERVILLE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 130 S GRAND AVE, FOWLERVILLE, MI, 48836 |
(517) 223-9089
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Brighton Institute of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 14.5 mi away | 10543 Citation Drive, Brighton, MI, 48116-8360 |
8102295066
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WEBBERVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 115 SOUTH MAIN STREET, WEBBERVILLE, MI, 48892 |
(517) 521-3643
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Protege Academy
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College Vocational | 24.9 mi away | 4960 Northwind Dr., East Lansing, MI, 48823-8660 |
5173243388
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CROMAINE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 3688 NORTH HARTLAND ROAD, HARTLAND, MI, 48353 |
(810) 632-5200
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BRIGHTON DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 100 LIBRARY DRIVE, BRIGHTON, MI, 48116 |
(810) 229-6571
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BURNS TOWNSHIP/GEORGE VINCE LIBRARY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 312 WEST MAPLE, BYRON, MI, 48418 |
(810) 266-4620
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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 HOWELL WWTP, MI US, located 4.1 miles from Howell township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.2° | 14.4° | 22.8° | 2.12" | 10.4" |
| February | 34.8° | 14.6° | 24.7° | 1.64" | 7.9" |
| March | 44.3° | 23.6° | 34.0° | 2.04" | 4.1" |
| April | 57.6° | 34.0° | 45.8° | 2.92" | 0.7" |
| May | 69.3° | 44.8° | 57.1° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.3° | 54.8° | 67.1° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.2° | 57.9° | 70.5° | 3.04" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.2° | 56.7° | 68.9° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.6° | 48.8° | 61.7° | 3.11" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.8° | 38.4° | 50.1° | 2.93" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.2° | 29.0° | 38.6° | 2.43" | 1.2" |
| December | 36.3° | 21.2° | 28.7° | 2.02" | 8.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell city | City | 3.2 mi | — |
| Fowlerville village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Webberville village | Village | 11.0 mi | — |
| Hartland CDP | CDP | 11.8 mi | — |
| Argentine CDP | CDP | 12.2 mi | — |
| Byron village | Village | 12.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2609339560. • 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.