Lafayette township, Michigan
Lafayette township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lafayette township is a geographic entity located in Gratiot County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 506. The land area covers 36.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 506 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs | ±9.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 231 | ±62 | 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 | 267 | ±69 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 231 | ±62 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 36 | ±23 |
| Median Home Value | $164,300 | ±$56,045 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,225 | ±$649 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,125 | ±$12,228 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,708 | ±$5,906 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | ±8.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 61 | ±50 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 267 | ±66 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.7% | ±13.8% |
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 LAFAYETTE
GUS Population: 510 (2024)
ID: 225602
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
5716 N BARRY RD, WHEELER MI 48662-9752
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GUS Population: 41,372 (2024)
ID: 166587
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
214 E CENTER ST, STE 16, ITHACA MI 48847-1446
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALMA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | ASHLEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ASHLEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | ASHLEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BRECKENRIDGE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BRECKENRIDGE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | SAINT LOUIS, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | SAINT LOUIS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | CHESANING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CHESANING, 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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Alma College
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College | 13.2 mi away | 614 W Superior, Alma, MI, 48801-1599 |
9894637111
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HOWE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 128 EAST SAGINAW STREET, BRECKENRIDGE, MI, 48615 |
(989) 842-3202
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Northwood University
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College | 22.0 mi away | 4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, MI, 48640-2398 |
8006229000
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MERRILL DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 321 WEST SAGINAW STREET, MERRILL, MI, 48637 |
(989) 643-7300
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Ross Medical Education Center-Midland
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College Vocational | 23.1 mi away | 2600 N. Saginaw, Suite B, Midland, MI, 48640-2690 |
9896333068
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THOMPSON HOME PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 125 WEST CENTER STREET, ITHACA, MI, 48847 |
(989) 875-4184
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Dorsey College-Saginaw
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College Vocational | 24.5 mi away | 4390 Bay Rd, Saginaw, MI, 48603 |
9892491926
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ASHLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 104 NEW STREET, ASHLEY, MI, 48806 |
(989) 847-4000
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Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw
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College Vocational | 24.7 mi away | 4300 Fashion Square Blvd, Suite 202, Saginaw, MI, 48603-5227 |
9897939800
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THEODORE A. CUTLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 312 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SAINT LOUIS, MI, 48880 |
(989) 681-5141
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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 ALMA, MI US, located 12.2 miles from Lafayette township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.1° | 15.0° | 22.0° | 2.17" | 10.7" |
| February | 32.0° | 15.4° | 23.7° | 1.76" | 9.9" |
| March | 42.6° | 23.4° | 33.0° | 2.10" | 5.4" |
| April | 55.9° | 34.5° | 45.2° | 3.46" | 2.1" |
| May | 68.5° | 45.6° | 57.0° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.1° | 55.6° | 66.9° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.2° | 59.3° | 70.8° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.1° | 57.8° | 69.0° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 49.7° | 61.3° | 2.73" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.0° | 39.4° | 49.7° | 3.24" | 0.3" |
| November | 45.8° | 29.7° | 37.7° | 2.66" | 2.7" |
| December | 34.5° | 21.9° | 28.2° | 2.04" | 8.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Merrill village | Village | 7.0 mi | — |
| Ithaca city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Ashley village | Village | 10.2 mi | — |
| Hemlock CDP | CDP | 11.1 mi | — |
| St. Louis city | City | 11.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2605744080. • 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.