Marilla township, Michigan
Marilla township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Marilla township is a geographic entity located in Manistee County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 399. The land area covers 35.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 399 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 31.9 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 148 | ±28 | 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 | 268 | ±46 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 148 | ±28 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 120 | ±36 |
| Median Home Value | $223,900 | ±$33,915 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,654 | ±$7,060 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,460 | ±$3,330 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | ±6.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 49 | ±33 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 181 | ±55 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.9% | ±6.6% |
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 MARILLA
GUS Population: 400 (2024)
ID: 128478
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
9991 MARILLA RD, COPEMISH MI 49625-9737
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GUS Population: 25,519 (2024)
ID: 184181
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PLANNING DIRECTOR
415 3RD ST, MANISTEE MI 49660-1685
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BEAR LAKE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BEAR LAKE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | THOMPSONVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRETHREN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | BRETHREN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | BUCKLEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MESICK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | MESICK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | BRETHREN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MESICK, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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KALEVA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 14618 WALTA STREET, KALEVA, MI, 49645 |
(231) 362-3178
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BETSIE VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 14744 THOMPSON AVENUE, THOMPSONVILLE, MI, 49683 |
(231) 378-2716
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MESICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 105 E. MESICK AVE., MESICK, MI, 49668 |
(231) 885-1120
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WELLSTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 1451 SEAMAN ROAD, WELLSTON, MI, 49689 |
(231) 848-4013
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BEAR LAKE LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 12325 VIRGINIA STREET, BEAR LAKE, MI, 49614 |
(231) 864-2700
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BUCKLEY BRANCH - WEXFORD COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 305 SOUTH FIRST STREET, BUCKLEY, MI, 49620 |
(231) 269-3325
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ONEKAMA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 5283 MAIN STREET, ONEKAMA, MI, 49675 |
(231) 889-4041
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ARCADIA TOWNSHIP BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 3586 GLOVERS LAKE ROAD, ARCADIA, MI, 49613 |
(231) 889-4230
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BENZONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 891 MICHIGAN AVENUE, BENZONIA, MI, 49616 |
(231) 882-4111
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INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 9411 TENTH ST., INTERLOCHEN, MI, 49643 |
(231) 276-6767
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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 WELLSTON 1N, MI US, located 11.3 miles from Marilla township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9° | 12.2° | 20.0° | 2.90" | 38.1" |
| February | 31.1° | 12.1° | 21.6° | 1.99" | 24.2" |
| March | 41.3° | 18.6° | 29.9° | 2.27" | 10.8" |
| April | 54.7° | 28.8° | 41.8° | 3.72" | 3.9" |
| May | 68.4° | 39.5° | 53.9° | 3.62" | 0.1" |
| June | 77.2° | 50.2° | 63.7° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.6° | 54.1° | 67.4° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.7° | 53.5° | 66.1° | 2.76" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.7° | 45.9° | 58.8° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.2° | 35.9° | 46.5° | 4.20" | 0.2" |
| November | 43.9° | 26.2° | 35.0° | 3.57" | 10.5" |
| December | 33.0° | 17.8° | 25.4° | 2.65" | 31.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleva village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Copemish village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Brethren CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Mesick village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
| Nessen City CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
| Thompsonville village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2610151580. • 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.