Meridian charter township, Michigan
Meridian charter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Meridian charter township is a geographic entity located in Ingham County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 44,869. The land area covers 30.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 44,869 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs | ±0.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 18,912 | ±543 | 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 | 20,198 | ±536 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 18,912 | ±543 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,286 | ±307 |
| Median Home Value | $331,100 | ±$8,535 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,196 | ±$40 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,909 | ±$6,743 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,364 | ±$3,162 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,714 | ±749 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 22,774 | ±809 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92% | ±1.8% |
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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GUS Population: 45,102 (2024)
ID: 167033
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
5151 MARSH RD, OKEMOS MI 48864-1198
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GUS Population: 290,427 (2024)
ID: 106274
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BOARD COORDINATOR
PO BOX 319, MASON MI 48854-0319
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MASON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | LANSING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BATH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BATH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BATH, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | LANSING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | OKEMOS, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | LANSING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | LANSING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | LANSING, 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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Protege Academy
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College Vocational | 1.7 mi away | 4960 Northwind Dr., East Lansing, MI, 48823-8660 |
5173243388
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HOPE BORBAS OKEMOS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 4321 OKEMOS ROAD, OKEMOS, MI, 48864 |
(517) 347-2021
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Michigan State University
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College | 2.9 mi away | East Lansing, MI, 48824-1046 |
5173551855
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HASLETT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 1590 FRANKLIN STREET, HASLETT, MI, 48840 |
(517) 339-2324
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Douglas J Aveda Institute
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College | 3.2 mi away | 331 East Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI, 48823 |
5173499343
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EAST LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 950 ABBOT ROAD, EAST LANSING, MI, 48823 |
(517) 351-2420
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Lansing Community College
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College | 6.8 mi away | 610 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933 |
5174831957
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ELPL BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 950 ABBOT ROAD, EAST LANSING, MI, 48823 |
(517) 351-2420
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Thomas M Cooley Law School
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College | 6.9 mi away | 300 S Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933 |
5173715140
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FOSTER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 200 NORTH FOSTER AVENUE, LANSING, MI, 48912 |
(517) 485-5185
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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 EAST LANSING 4 S, MI US, located 4.8 miles from Meridian 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 | 31.8° | 17.5° | 24.7° | 2.08" | 14.1" |
| February | 34.4° | 18.8° | 26.6° | 1.60" | 7.3" |
| March | 44.9° | 27.2° | 36.0° | 1.68" | 4.2" |
| April | 57.7° | 37.3° | 47.5° | 3.55" | 0.9" |
| May | 70.2° | 48.4° | 59.3° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.4° | 57.6° | 68.5° | 3.79" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.0° | 61.2° | 72.1° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.4° | 59.8° | 70.6° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.5° | 51.8° | 63.6° | 3.17" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.6° | 41.5° | 51.5° | 3.12" | 0.3" |
| November | 48.2° | 32.2° | 40.2° | 2.55" | 1.8" |
| December | 37.1° | 23.5° | 30.3° | 1.60" | 7.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okemos CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Haslett CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| East Lansing city | City | 3.6 mi | — |
| Bath CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Lansing city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Williamston city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2606553140. • 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.