Martin township, Michigan
Martin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Martin township is a geographic entity located in Allegan County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,721. The land area covers 35.60 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,721 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,017 | ±88 | 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 | 1,036 | ±94 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,017 | ±88 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 19 | ±16 |
| Median Home Value | $205,700 | ±$17,968 |
| Median Gross Rent | $767 | ±$79 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,125 | ±$14,180 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,727 | ±$3,800 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 200 | ±91 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±4.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,244 | ±121 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.1% | ±3.1% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF MARTIN
GUS Population: 2,723 (2024)
ID: 128363
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 27, MARTIN MI 49070-0027
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GUS Population: 122,429 (2024)
ID: 204649
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
3283 122ND AVE, ALLEGAN MI 49010-9511
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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 | KALAMAZOO, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | ALLEGAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALLEGAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | ALLEGAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | WAYLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | WAYLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | KALAMAZOO, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | DELTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALLEGAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | DELTON, 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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Michigan Career and Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 5.7 mi away | 11611 West Pine Lake Road, Plainwell, MI, 49080-9254 |
2696644461
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J. C. WHEELER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 1576 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MARTIN, MI, 49070 |
(269) 672-7875
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Kalamazoo College
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College | 17.8 mi away | 1200 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49006-3295 |
2693377000
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CHARLES A. RANSOM DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 180 SOUTH SHERWOOD AVENUE, PLAINWELL, MI, 49080 |
(269) 685-8024
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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
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College | 17.9 mi away | 300 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 |
2693374500
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OTSEGO DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 401 DIX STREET, OTSEGO, MI, 49078 |
(269) 694-9690
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Western Michigan University
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College | 18.3 mi away | 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008-5200 |
2693871000
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HENIKA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 149 SOUTH MAIN STREET, WAYLAND, MI, 49348 |
(269) 792-2891
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West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty
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College | 20.0 mi away | 3200 South Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008 |
2693814424
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HOPKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 118 EAST MAIN STREET, HOPKINS, MI, 49328 |
(269) 793-7516
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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 GULL LAKE BIOLOGICAL STN, MI US, located 15.7 miles from Martin township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.0° | 18.8° | 25.4° | 2.95" | — |
| February | 35.6° | 19.8° | 27.7° | 1.93" | — |
| March | 47.5° | 28.3° | 37.9° | 2.26" | — |
| April | 60.8° | 38.0° | 49.4° | 3.57" | — |
| May | 72.4° | 49.1° | 60.7° | 3.93" | — |
| June | 81.4° | 58.2° | 69.8° | 3.95" | — |
| July | 84.7° | 61.8° | 73.3° | 3.83" | — |
| August | 82.3° | 60.6° | 71.5° | 4.18" | — |
| September | 75.6° | 53.1° | 64.3° | 3.48" | — |
| October | 62.9° | 43.4° | 53.1° | 3.95" | — |
| November | 48.4° | 33.9° | 41.1° | 2.94" | — |
| December | 36.7° | 24.5° | 30.6° | 2.52" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Plainwell city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Otsego city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| Wayland city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
| Hopkins village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
| Delton CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2600552000. • 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.