Independence charter township, Michigan
Independence charter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Independence charter township is a geographic entity located in Oakland County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 37,725. The land area covers 35.04 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 37,725 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 13,960 | ±541 | 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 | 14,670 | ±515 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,960 | ±541 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 710 | ±273 |
| Median Home Value | $381,700 | ±$11,964 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,453 | ±$88 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $114,699 | ±$6,973 |
| Per Capita Income | $57,326 | ±$3,182 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | ±1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,574 | ±382 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 18,845 | ±689 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95% | ±1% |
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: 37,618 (2024)
ID: 128510
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
6483 WALDON CENTER DR, CLARKSTON MI 48346-4807
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GUS Population: 1,296,888 (2024)
ID: 166606
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF OF FISCAL SERVICES
2100 PONTIAC LAKE RD, WATERFORD MI 48328
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PONTIAC, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ROYAL OAK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | GRAND BLANC, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | DAVISBURG, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | HIGHLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | PONTIAC, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | TROY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AUBURN HILLS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-08 | ROCHESTER HLS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AUBURN HILLS, 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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Port Huron Cosmetology College
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College Vocational | 3.2 mi away | 5620 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI, 48329 |
2486239494
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CLARKSTON INDEPENDENCE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 6495 CLARKSTON ROAD, CLARKSTON, MI, 48346 |
(248) 625-2212
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Marketti Academy of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 4.4 mi away | 4390 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI, 48329 |
2486186394
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WATERFORD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 5168 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, WATERFORD, MI, 48329 |
(248) 674-4831
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D&S School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 7.5 mi away | 4180 Elizabeth Lake Road, Waterford, MI, 48328 |
2487383860
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ORION CENTER BRANCH
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 1335 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MI, 48360 |
(248) 693-6840
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Oakland University
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College | 10.1 mi away | 2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester Hills, MI, 48309-4401 |
2483702100
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ORION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 825 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MI, 48362 |
(248) 693-3000
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Oakland Community College
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College | 10.9 mi away | 2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326-2845 |
2482324100
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BRANDON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 304 SOUTH STREET, ORTONVILLE, MI, 48462 |
(248) 627-1460
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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 WHITE LAKE 4E, MI US, located 5.3 miles from Independence 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 | 28.8° | 13.4° | 21.1° | 2.59" | 14.7" |
| February | 31.6° | 13.8° | 22.7° | 1.81" | 16.6" |
| March | 41.9° | 23.3° | 32.6° | 2.26" | 7.7" |
| April | 55.1° | 33.4° | 44.3° | 3.25" | 3.6" |
| May | 66.7° | 44.4° | 55.6° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.9° | 53.1° | 64.5° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.6° | 56.5° | 68.0° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.0° | 55.3° | 66.6° | 3.08" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.9° | 48.9° | 59.9° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.4° | 38.6° | 48.5° | 3.04" | 0.1" |
| November | 44.9° | 28.6° | 36.7° | 2.63" | 5.0" |
| December | 33.2° | 19.7° | 26.5° | 2.28" | 14.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Clarkston city | City | 1.9 mi | — |
| Lake Angelus city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Ortonville village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Lake Orion village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Pontiac city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Oxford village | Village | 8.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2612540400. • 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.